Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | - |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Assume standard push-up position. Place feet wide apart and keep body straight. Shift bodyweight on one arm and put free hand on lower back or against side waist.Execution
Bend arm to lower body toward floor until elbows are flexed right-angled. Return, keep arm slightly flexed. Repeat.Variations / Comments
Turn torso slightly away from pushing arm to keep balance. Be able to perform at least 30 straight normal push-ups before trying one arm push-ups.![Bodyweight Only Push-up, One Arm | Starting Position Bodyweight Only Push-up, One Arm Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/22/722.jpg)
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![Bodyweight Only Push-up, One Arm | Ending Position Bodyweight Only Push-up, One Arm Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/23/723.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Pectoralis Major, Sternal |
Synergist | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Triceps Brachii | Brachioradialis | Deltoid, Anterior |
Stabilizers | Rectus Abdominis | Obliques | Quadriceps | Biceps Brachii |
![Bodyweight Only Push-up, One Arm | Muscles Front Bodyweight Only Push-up, One Arm Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/19/419.jpg)
Front
![Bodyweight Only Push-up, One Arm | Muscles Rear Bodyweight Only Push-up, One Arm Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/20/420.jpg)
Rear
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