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#0717 · Upper Arms · Triceps

Side Push-up

Target
Triceps
Body part
Upper Arms
Equipment
Body Weight
MET
4.5
Secondary muscles
Shoulders, Chest, Core

Instructions

  1. Start by lying on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
  2. Place your bottom hand on the ground directly under your shoulder, fingers pointing forward.
  3. Press through your bottom hand to lift your body off the ground, keeping your legs straight and your core engaged.
  4. Extend your top arm straight up towards the ceiling, creating a straight line from your head to your heels.
  5. Lower your body back down to the starting position with control.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
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