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Intermediate
Triceps
Side Push-up
This bodyweight exercise works your arm muscles, shoulders, chest, and tummy. You lie on your side and push yourself up using your bottom arm. This movement tests how strong and steady your upper arm is.
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How to Perform
- 1Lie on your side with your legs straight and one foot resting on top of the other.
- 2Put your bottom hand on the floor right under your shoulder, with your fingers pointing forward.
- 3Push down with your bottom hand to lift your whole body up. Keep your legs straight and your tummy muscles tight.
- 4Reach your top arm straight up to the ceiling so your body makes a straight line from head to heels.
- 5Slowly lower your body back down to where you started.
- 6Do this for as many reps as you want, then switch to the other side.
Exercise Info
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Pectorals
Shoulders
Core
Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
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