Archer push-up: how to do it and what it works

Asymmetric push-up that shifts load toward one arm.

Main muscles

Pectoralis major

Secondary muscles

Triceps brachii

Equipment

Bodyweight

Image: start and end of the movement.

Archer push-up

Asymmetric push-up where one arm does the main push while the other stays extended alongside.

Form. Shift your torso toward the arm that is bending and keep a solid line from shoulders to hips to ankles.

Common mistake. Rotating the pelvis, collapsing onto the shoulder, or trying too much range without control.

Pectoralis major · Bodyweight

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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