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single arm push-up

single arm push-up is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Start in a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart and one hand placed slightly wider than the other.

Step 2

Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your back straight.

Step 3

As you lower yourself, shift your weight to one side and lift the opposite arm off the ground, extending it straight out to the side.

Step 4

Push through your chest and triceps to raise your body back up to the starting position, while simultaneously lowering your extended arm back to the ground.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

pectorals

Secondary muscles

tricepsshoulderscore

Primary body parts

chest

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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