Forearms · Body weight · Intermediate

How to do Modified Push Up To Lower Arms

The modified push up to lower arms is a bodyweight exercise targeting the forearms, with secondary emphasis on the triceps, chest, and shoulders. It involves transitioning from a push-up position to lowering the forearms to the ground and then pressing back up.

Modified Push Up To Lower Arms demonstration
Primary muscle
Forearms
Also works
Triceps, Chest and Shoulders
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Intermediate
Category
Forearms

How to do Modified Push Up To Lower Arms, step by step

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
  2. Lower your body down towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
  3. Once your elbows are at a 90-degree angle, lower your forearms to the ground, keeping your elbows directly under your shoulders.
  4. Pause for a moment, then push through your palms to lift your forearms back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Modified Push Up To Lower Arms works your forearms as the main mover, with help from your triceps, chest and shoulders.

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