Chest exercise

Archer Push Ups

How to do the Archer Push Ups with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Maintain a strong core position and shift your upper body toward your right side. Pull your right chest toward your right hand as you bend your right elbow. Allow your right shoulder and hand to inwardly rotate as you lower into the push-up position.
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Illustration showing the Archer Push Ups
Targets

Muscles worked

Chest muscle Chest Primary Triceps muscle Triceps Secondary
Technique

How to do the Archer Push Ups

  1. 1 Maintain a strong core position and shift your upper body toward your right side.
  2. 2 Pull your right chest toward your right hand as you bend your right elbow.
  3. 3 Allow your right shoulder and hand to inwardly rotate as you lower into the push-up position.