straddlyArcher Push-Up
Muscles worked
Main muscles
- Pectoralis Major (Middle)
- Triceps (Lateral Head)
- Triceps (Medial Head)
Also working
- Anterior Deltoid
- Pectoralis Major (Lower)
- Rectus Abdominis
- Serratus Anterior
What it is
A wide push-up where you lower toward one hand while the other arm stays straight out to the side. Most of the work goes to one side, making it a step toward one-arm push-ups. Alternate sides each rep.
One side at a time: log each side, and match the reps of your weaker side.
Technique tips
- Set the hands very wide
- Lower toward one hand
- Keep the other arm straight
- Keep the body in a straight line
How to track your progress
Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.
