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archer push up

archer push up exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: pectorals. Equipment: body weight.

archer push up exercise demonstration
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
chest
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

triceps, shoulders, core

How to perform

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Extend one arm straight out to the side, parallel to the ground.
  3. Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
  4. Push back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat on the other side, extending the opposite arm out to the side.
  6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.