push-up on lower arms - resistance variation

A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with body weight.

push-up on lower arms - resistance variation demonstration
push-up on lower arms - resistance variation — demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Chest, Shoulders

How to do push-up on lower arms - resistance variation

  1. Start in a plank position with your forearms on the ground and elbows directly below your shoulders.

  2. Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to toe.

  3. Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body. Emphasize resistance control.

  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

ChestShoulders

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