bw pushups single side emphasis
ID: 1075
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- Exercise Type:
- Upper Push
- Contraindications:
- None
- Equipment:
- Floor Based
- Applicability:
- Focus
- Superset?:
- No
- Sprint-able?:
- No
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. End range is where the real work happens — do not shy away from it.
- 2. Set the shoulder blades before pressing — retract and depress, then press.
- 3. Grip width affects emphasis — closer grip loads triceps more, wider loads chest more.
Regression:
Perform a wall push against a vertical surface to learn shoulder packing with zero load.
Progression:
Add weight, increase tempo on the eccentric, or progress to a single-arm variation for greater stability demand.
Common Problems:
Uneven lockout — identify the weaker side and address with unilateral assistance work.