Single-Arm Push-Up

Single-Arm Push-Up — Start position
Start position
Single-Arm Push-Up — End position
End position
Region
Chest
Equipment
Body Only
Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • chest
  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Begin laying prone on the ground. Move yourself into a position supporting your weight on your toes and one arm. Your working arm should be placed directly under the shoulder, fully extended. Your legs should be extended, and for this movement you may need a wider base, placing your feet further apart than in a normal push-up.

  2. Maintain good posture, and place your free hand behind your back. This will be your starting position.

  3. Lower yourself by allowing the elbow to flex until you touch the ground.

  4. Descend slowly, and reverse direction be extending the arm to return to the starting position.

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