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Single-Arm Push-Up Exercise

Single-Arm Push-Up is a Intermediate Strength exercise using Body Only for Chest. Begin laying prone on the ground. Move yourself into a position supporting yo...

Intermediate Body Only Chest
Single-Arm Push-Up exercise form

Exercise Details

Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Equipment
Body Only
Force
Push
Mechanic
Compound
Primary muscles
Chest
Secondary muscles
Shoulders, Triceps

How to Do Single-Arm Push-Up

  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.