When an exercise is dubbed the ‘man maker,’ you know it’s going to be a challenge. It combines a pushup with a barbell clean and press, two multi-joint movements that are no joke when performed alone.
When you put them together? “Not only does it work your entire body, but it burns calories like nobody’s business,” says Men’s Health Australia Fitness Advisor Cam Byrnes.
You’ll nail your pecs, triceps, and traps on the pushup, your quads and glutes as you bring yourself back up to a standing position, your shoulders on the press, and your core the entire time, Byrnes says. You’ll also seriously jack up your heart rate.
Watch the video above to see how to perform the move with proper technique. Do 4 sets of 10 reps. Rest 1 minute between sets.
