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Archer Push Ups
A wide push-up lowering toward one hand while the opposite arm stays straight, loading one side at a time.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- pectoralis major · anterior deltoid · rectus abdominis · serratus anterior · triceps brachii
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- No equipment
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- advanced
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Set up in a wide push-up position with arms straight.
- Lower yourself toward one hand while keeping the other arm straight.
- Keep your core tight and body in a straight line.
- Press back up to the start position.
- Alternate sides each rep for the desired number of reps.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your hips square to the floor as you shift sideways.
- Let the straight arm assist as little as possible.
- Start from wide push-ups and shift a little further each session.