Single Leg Pushup
Quick answer
Single Leg Pushup is an intermediate compound bodyweight exercise that mainly works the chest, with the shoulders, triceps and abs assisting.
Written by the GymStreak coaching team
Muscles worked
Primary
How to do Single Leg Pushup
- 1
Begin by placing your hands directly underneath your shoulders. One of your legs should be extended out straight behind you and elevated, the other should be straight with the balls of your feet on the ground (You may place your knee on the ground to vary the difficulty of the exercise). This is your starting position.
- 2
Lower your body down until your chest almost touches the ground. Your body should remain straight as you go down.
- 3
After a brief pause, slowly return to the starting position.
Form cues
- Try to go as low as possible in the push up for maximum effect.
- Try to keep your elbows as close to your body as possible.
- If you are new to this exercise you can try doing it on your knees to make it easier.
- Keep your body straight during the pushup.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.
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