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Incline One-Arm Push-Up

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3sets
3-6reps /side
120srest
~6.1kcal/min

How to do it

Muscles worked

Secondary
TricepsShouldersObliques

Secondary muscles help but are not the main target

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Feel it right

Where you should feel it, the one cue to remember, and quick fixes when you feel it somewhere else.

You should feel it inChest

Chest and back of the arms pushing, abs holding the body straight like a plank.

Key cue (the coach says it during the set)“Body straight, elbows at 45, chest to the floor.”

Tempo · Down 2 s · push 1 s

Choosing the load: Too easy? Slow down or pause at the hardest point. Too hard? Use an easier version (knees, incline, band).

Feel it somewhere else? Fix it like this

  • Feel it in ShouldersElbows flaring and hands too far forward. Hands just outside and under the shoulders, elbows angled back ~45°.
  • Feel it in Lower backHips sagging. Squeeze glutes and brace abs; drop to your knees if you cannot hold a straight line.
  • Feel it in WristsWrists hurt from the angle. Spread the fingers, press through the whole palm, or use handles / fists.
  • Barely felt itToo light or too fast. Lower for 3 seconds, pause 1 second at the stretch, and pick a load that leaves only 1–2 reps in the tank.
  • Joint painSharp or joint pain is a stop sign: end this set, lower the weight, shorten the range — if it repeats, switch to an easier variation.

During a workout we ask after the first set where you felt it and give the fix right away — and remember it for next time.

Tips

  • Put your hand on a bench or box, and lower the surface over time until you reach the floor.
  • Train one side at a time and match the reps on both sides.
  • A wider foot stance makes balancing much easier.
  • Tuck the working elbow close to your side for the strongest position.

Common mistakes

  • Rotating your chest open toward the ceiling to cheat the rep.

Breathing

Inhale as you lower, exhale as you push up.

Recommended by goal

Build muscle3–4 sets × 8–12 reps · rest 60–90 s
Strength4–5 sets × 4–6 reps · rest 2–3 min
Endurance2–3 sets × 15–20 reps · rest 30–45 s

Variations of this move

Alternatives for the same muscle