Push your partner

Push your partner

Challenges core strength and coordination.

  • 6+ years
  • Group size: 2+
  • Duration: 20 min
  • Alternative physical activities
  • Partner exercise
  • Mountains, forests and fields
  • Gym / Sports hall
  • Indoor
  • Open space

Participants sit on the floor/ground with only their bottom on the surface, facing each other. The distance between them should be such that their toes can meet when their knees are slightly bent. Once both have found their balance, they try to push the other out of position. The first person to touch the ground with their back, arm or foot loses.

Make sure participants are well warmed up before starting the activity to help prevent injuries. Pair up participants who are roughly the same height and weight, and remember to use a soft surface.

To make the exercise more challenging, participants can place their arms behind their back.