Scorpion Push-up

General and Specifics

• this is an advanced variation of the push-up which additionally requires the glutes and the core

Starting Position

• bring the body into the Push-up position
• the hands are directly below the shoulders, arms are stretched out
• place the feet hip width apart and position the legs behind your upper body
• your body forms a line from head to heels

Correct Execution

• brace the abs and bend the arms slowly
• bring most of your body weight on the hands
• then guide one bent leg up above the other leg and towards the back
• the upper body and hip turn with the movement
• the shoulders do not turn, make sure that you can handle this position
• hold up the tension and try not to lose balance
• bring back the foot
• stretch the arms until you reached the starting position
• after that, go on to the next rep with the other side
• do this repeatedly

tips for the workout

1. it becomes a little easier, if you do it in the Plank Position
2. there also is a lying variation for stretching