modified push up to lower arms

A lower arms exercise targeting the forearms, performed with body weight.

modified push up to lower arms demonstration
modified push up to lower arms — demonstration

Body part

Lower Arms

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Forearms

Secondary muscles

Triceps, Chest, Shoulders

How to do modified push up to lower arms

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.

  2. Lower your body down towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.

  3. Once your elbows are at a 90-degree angle, lower your forearms to the ground, keeping your elbows directly under your shoulders.

  4. Pause for a moment, then push through your palms to lift your forearms back up to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Forearms

Secondary

TricepsChestShoulders

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