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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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