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Single Arm Push-up on knees
Muscles involved
The single arm push-up on knees is a step toward one-arm push-ups. It builds unilateral chest strength.
How to do it
- Lie on your side on the floor with your legs completely straight.
- Place the hand of your upper arm on the floor in front of your chest with your elbow bent.
- Wrap your lower arm over your stomach so it is out of the way.
- Push with your upper hand to lift the upper part of your body, keeping your hips on the floor.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your hips in contact with the floor. - The movement should be controlled, not explosive. - Keep your core activated during the entire exercise.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Single Arm Push-up on knees: which muscles does it work?
Single Arm Push-up on knees mainly works: Chest. It also involves: Pectoralis major sternal head, Anterior deltoid, Pectoralis major clavicular head, Triceps brachii.
What is Single Arm Push-up on knees good for?
The single arm push-up on knees is a step toward one-arm push-ups. It builds unilateral chest strength.
How do you do Single Arm Push-up on knees with proper form?
- Keep your hips in contact with the floor. - The movement should be controlled, not explosive. - Keep your core activated during the entire exercise.
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