archer push up
A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with body weight.
How to do archer push up
Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Extend one arm straight out to the side, parallel to the ground.
Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
Push back up to the starting position.
Repeat on the other side, extending the opposite arm out to the side.
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
Related exercises
assisted chest dip (kneeling)
assisted seated pectoralis major stretch with stability ball
assisted wide-grip chest dip (kneeling)
balance cable incline fly
band bench press
band one arm twisting chest press
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