Exercises / Intermediate
One arm push-ups
- Triceps
- Lower Chest
- Upper Chest
- Anterior Deltoid
- Abs
- Obliques
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 6
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Spread your legs wide to maintain balance.
Place one arm on the back of your thigh.
Perform push-ups with the other arm.
At first, it will be difficult to complete the full range of motion.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Lower Chest
Upper Chest
Anterior Deltoid
Abs
Obliques
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength75
- Explosivity0
- Technique50
- Cardio20
- Mobility35
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
Vegeta - Chest and Triceps
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56 min · 8 exercises
Intermediate
Jiren - Chest & Triceps
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47 min · 7 exercises
Intermediate
Future Trunks Chest and Triceps
Triceps ∙ Abs ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Anterior Deltoid
41 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Pull & Push NoLimits
Abs ∙ Hip Flexors ∙ Lats ∙ Biceps
41 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Shoulders KASS
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Serratus ∙ Upper Chest
41 min · 5 exercises
Intermediate
Sori One Arm Push Up Preparation
Triceps ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Anterior Deltoid
23 min · 4 exercises
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