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Suspension Push-Up to Side Plank

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Suspension Push-Up to Side Plank.

HardMiddle chest

About this exercise

The Suspension Push-Up to Side Plank is an advanced compound exercise that pairs a push-up performed with hands in unstable suspension straps with an immediate rotation into a side plank. It develops chest, triceps, and core strength while training rotational stability and balance.

How to Perform

  • Set the suspension straps to a low position and grip both handles with palms facing down
  • Walk your feet back into a push-up plank position with your body straight
  • Lower your chest toward the handles by bending your elbows, keeping your core tight
  • Press back up explosively to the starting position
  • Rotate your body to one side, stacking your feet and extending your top arm toward the ceiling in a side plank
  • Hold the side plank for a moment, then rotate back to face down and repeat the push-up
  • Alternate the side plank direction on each rep or complete all reps to one side before switching

Muscle Activation

Primary
Middle chest
Secondary
TricepsCoreFront shouldersObliques

About the Suspension Push-Up to Side Plank

The Suspension Push-Up to Side Plank is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.