Beginner
SIDE PUSH-UP
Upper arms
Body Part
Triceps
Target Muscle
Body weight
Equipment
Beginner
Difficulty
Target Muscles
Triceps
Views
1
Est. Calories/min
5.00
How To Perform
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Step:1 Start by lying on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
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Step:2 Place your bottom hand on the ground directly under your shoulder, fingers pointing forward.
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Step:3 Press through your bottom hand to lift your body off the ground, keeping your legs straight and your core engaged.
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Step:4 Extend your top arm straight up towards the ceiling, creating a straight line from your head to your heels.
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Step:5 Lower your body back down to the starting position with control.
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Step:6 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
Quick Tips
- Warm up properly before starting
- Maintain proper form throughout
- Control the negative (eccentric) phase
- Breathe out during the effort phase
- Rest 60–90 seconds between sets
Rest Timer
01:00