Archer Push-Up
A wide push-up in which the body travels toward one hand while the other arm straightens out to the side, switching sides each rep; a step toward the one-arm push-up.
How to do it
Setup
High plank with the hands much wider than the shoulders, fingers turned slightly out, feet hip-width.
Steps
- Bend one arm and lower the chest toward that hand.
- Let the other arm straighten out to the side as a brace.
- Press back to the middle, then lower toward the other hand.
Common mistakes
Bending the straight arm to help: it stays long and only steadies. Hips twisting toward the working side: keep them square to the floor. Hands too close for the side shift: set them wide before the first rep.
Breathing
Inhale lowering, exhale pressing.
