Plank to Downward Dog to Push-up

Plank to Downward Dog to Push-up is a bilateral upper body and core exercise training the hip, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and thoracic spine across the sagittal plane, using Bodyweight.

Laterality
Bilateral
Planes
Sagittal
Equipment
Bodyweight
Primary joints
Hip · Ankle · Shoulder · Elbow · Wrist · Thoracic Spine
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How to perform it

  1. 1Start in a high plank.
  2. 2Lift your hips up and back into downward dog, reaching your heels toward the floor.
  3. 3Shift back to the plank with control.
  4. 4Lower your chest toward the floor and press back up for one push-up, keeping your body in one straight line.
  5. 5That full sequence is one rep.
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Training profile

Plane of motion

Training intent

MobilityRehab
Motor Control
Stability
Strength
Power
Tissue LoadingPerformance

Highlighted rungs are where this movement lives on the rehab → performance continuum.

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