Ready to fire up your traditional up-and-downs?
Try the corkscrew push up, which requires a twisting motion to target the obliques.
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But thats not all.
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In other words, corkscrew push-ups are one of the most effectivefull-body bodyweight exercisesout there.
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Additionally, she says that rotating too closely to the ground is never the goal.
It signifies a weakness in the obliques and rotational muscles, she explains.
That said, aim to rotate toward the ground without actually crushing into it.
Since so many factors are at play with corkscrew push-ups, Pabon says to slow it down.
Do a set with the knees down all the way before you jump right in, he suggests.
And from there, the skys the limit.
And as a refresher, heres how to do a classic push-up the right way:
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