raise single arm push-up

A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with body weight.

raise single arm push-up demonstration
raise single arm push-up — demonstration

Body part

Chest

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Pectorals

Secondary muscles

Triceps, Shoulders, Core

How to do raise single arm push-up

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.

  2. Extend one arm straight out to the side, parallel to the ground.

  3. Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your back straight and core engaged.

  4. Push back up to the starting position, using your chest muscles to lift your body.

  5. Repeat with the other arm extended.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Pectorals

Secondary

TricepsShouldersCore

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