Internally rotated pushup

Muscles

• Anterior deltoid
• Pectoralis major (clavicular head)
• Pectoralis major (sternal head)
• Triceps brachii (long head)
• Triceps brachii (medial head)
• Triceps brachii (lateral head)
• Serratus anterior

Technique

1. Start in a Plank position and turn your hands inward as much as possible.
2. Perform a standard Pushup from this position.

Risks

1. The shoulder internal rotation puts the shoulder in a position that can lead to impingement, so it is best to limit the use of this exercise, especially if you have limited experience.

Similar Exercises

• Palm raise pushup
• Hand release pushup
• Knee wrist pushup
• Fingertip pushup
• Staggered pushup

Equipment

• Ground (hands or body)