Archer Push-UpExercise demonstration

For men

Archer Push-Up

ArmsDifficulty 5/5On hands and knees

How to do it

  1. Place your hands very wide and extend your body in a plank.
  2. Shift your chest toward one hand as that elbow bends and the opposite arm stays nearly straight, then return and switch sides.

What to feel

Your chest, shoulder and arm on the bending side doing most of the work, while your core keeps you straight.

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