Single Arm Push-up
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Place one hand on the ground directly under your shoulder while the other hand is placed on your lower back.
Lower your body by bending your elbow, keeping your body straight and your core tight, until your chest nearly touches the ground.
Push your body back up to the starting position, using only the strength of the one arm on the ground.
Repeat the exercise with the other arm, ensuring that you perform an equal number of repetitions with each arm for balanced strength development.
Pro Tip
**Maintain Body Alignment**: Keep your body straight from your head to your heels throughout the movement. Avoid letting your hips sag or your back arch, as these common mistakes can lead to lower back strain. Engage your core and squeeze your glutes to help maintain this alignment. **Controlled Movement**: Lower your body slowly and under control, then push back up to the starting position. Avoid the common mistake of dropping rapidly or using a jerky movement, which can increase the risk of injury and decrease the effectiveness of the exercise. **Even Distribution of Weight**: Make sure to distribute your weight evenly over your entire foot, not just the