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Side Push-up

An exercise for the Upper Arms - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Arms Target muscleTriceps EquipmentBody Weight

Step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Triceps (primary)ShouldersChestCore

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