Side push-up
The side push-up is a bodyweight exercise targeting the triceps. It involves lying on your side and pushing your body up using one arm, engaging the triceps, chest, and shoulder muscles.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper arms
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your body in a straight line.
- Engage your core for stability.
- Do not let your hips sag.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- elbow injuries
- wrist pain
Also known as
Push-up laterale, triceps exercise, bodyweight triceps