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Exercise: Lateral Traveling Ape

person doing Lateral Traveling Ape

Primary Muscles:

  • Quadriceps
  • Latissimus Dorsi
  • Gluteals
  • Triceps
  • Forearm Muscles
  • Deltoids
  • Adductors
  • Obliques
  • Serratus Anterior

Secondary Muscles:

  • Rotator Cuff
  • Hip Flexors

Body Area:

  • Legs
  • Arms
  • Back
  • Glutes
  • Shoulders

Movement Type:

  • Vertical Press

Equipment:

Training Category:

  • Body Weight
  • Mobility
  • Warm-Up Drills

Proper Steps:

Begin in ‘Ape Posture’ 
Place your trail hand on the ground ahead of your lead foot and your lead hand shoulder-width ahead of it
Shift your weight onto your arms and shoulders, with your shoulders stacked above your wrists
Set your trail leg down ahead of your lead hand, followed by your lead leg back into starting position
Repeat with control and proper form
Keep your hips low at first, and increase as your gain proficiency