Chest exercise
Archer Push Up
Bodyweight push for chest, triceps and torso control.
- Primary muscleChest
- Also worksTriceps
- EquipmentBodyweight
- TypeCompound
- MovementHorizontal push
- LevelAdvanced
- Chest
- Triceps
- Bodyweight
How to do the Archer Push Up
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Place your hands wide apart and get into a firm high plank.
- Shift your chest toward one hand as you lower, bending that elbow while the other arm stays almost straight.
- Push back up to the center without letting your hips sag.
- Alternate sides with a range you can control.
Muscles worked
Alternatives to the Archer Push Up
They work the chest with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Archer Push Up work?
The Archer Push Up works mainly the chest. It also works the triceps and the front delts.