A pushup is a popular body-weight exercise used in the military, in sports training and in at-home workouts. Basic pushups work the chest, triceps and shoulders and are performed on the floor in one position. If you have grown bored with this conventional style and want to challenge yourself, walking pushups --- also known as alligator pushups --- might be just what you are looking for. These work the same muscles as conventional pushups, but they are performed while moving forward.
Step 1
Execute a series of dynamic stretches before you attempt your pushups. During a walking pushup, there is a lot of joint and muscle activity. Trying to do these pushups without first stretching your connective tissue can set you up for an injury. Perform dynamic stretches instead of static stretches because these are performed in motion and acclimate your body to exercising movements. Include stretches like leg swings, high knees, lateral lunges, arm circles, shoulder shrugs, arm crossovers and spinal rotations.
Step 2
Assume the correct starting position. Lie flat on your stomach with your hands spaced slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, fingers facing forward and feet together.
Step 3
Push yourself off the floor to get into the midpoint of the exercise. Stop when your arms are fully extended and raise your hips in the air to form a straight line from your shoulders to heels. Tighten your abs to maintain this posture and keep your abs tight throughout the entire exercise.
Step 4
Move your right arm and leg forward, as if you were an alligator taking a step forward, to start the exercise. You will have to twist your body slightly to do this. Place your right hand and foot on the floor and lower yourself down by bending your elbows as you would with a conventional pushup.
Step 5
Stop when your chest is close to the floor, then push yourself back up in a steady motion until your arms are fully extended. Move your left arm and left leg forward until they pass your right hand and foot. Lower yourself down again, rise back up steadily and continue to alternate which side of your body moves forward with each pushup.
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