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How to do Raise Single Arm Push-up

The raise single arm push-up is a challenging bodyweight exercise that targets the pectorals while also engaging the triceps, shoulders, and core. It requires significant strength, balance, and coordination as one arm is extended out to the side while performing a push-up.

Raise Single Arm Push-up demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Triceps, Shoulders and Core
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Advanced
Category
Chest

How to do Raise Single Arm Push-up, step by step

  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

Raise Single Arm Push-up works your chest as the main mover, with help from your triceps, shoulders and core.

Track Raise Single Arm Push-up in SPLYT

Raise Single Arm Push-up is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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