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Side push-up

Intermediate

Side push-up is a compound bodyweight exercise for the triceps, also working the front delts, chest, and abs.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Front deltsChestAbs

Equipment
Bodyweight
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Start by lying on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
  2. 2Place your bottom hand on the ground directly under your shoulder, fingers pointing forward.
  3. 3Press through your bottom hand to lift your body off the ground, keeping your legs straight and your core engaged.
  4. 4Extend your top arm straight up towards the ceiling, creating a straight line from your head to your heels.
  5. 5Lower your body back down to the starting position with control.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

What to do instead

  • Push-up to side plankBodyweight
  • Diamond push-upBodyweight
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  • Superman push-upBodyweight
  • Close-grip push-upBodyweight
  • Band close-grip push-upResistance band

Easier variations

  • Incline close-grip push-upBodyweight
  • Close-grip push-up (on knees)Bodyweight

Harder variations

  • Medicine ball close grip push upOther
  • Narrow push-up on exercise ballOther
  • Handstand push-upBodyweight
  • Band close-grip push-upResistance band
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