Walkout to Push-Up
The Walkout to Push-Up is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest, core and triceps, with help from the shoulders and hamstrings. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Walkout to Push-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Hamstrings
How to do the Walkout to Push-Up
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your core engaged.
Hinge at your hips and reach down to place your hands flat on the floor in front of you.
Walk your hands forward one at a time until your body forms a straight line in a high plank position.
Lower your chest toward the floor by bending your elbows for a controlled push-up.
Push back up to the high plank position, keeping your body rigid and core tight.
Walk your hands backward toward your feet and return to the standing position.
Walkout to Push-Up FAQs
What muscles does the Walkout to Push-Up work?
The Walkout to Push-Up mainly works the chest, core and triceps, with help from the shoulders and hamstrings. The main muscles are the pectoralis major, rectus abdominis and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Walkout to Push-Up?
None. The Walkout to Push-Up is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Walkout to Push-Up a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Walkout to Push-Up go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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