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Single Arm Push-Up Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Full Planche Push-Up demonstration

Full Planche Push-Up
2
Chaturanga Pose demonstration

Chaturanga Pose
3
Push-Up with Twist demonstration

Push-Up with Twist
4
Plank Push-Up Row demonstration

Plank Push-Up Row
5
Shoulder Tap Push-Up demonstration

Shoulder Tap Push-Up
6
Isometric Wipers demonstration

Isometric Wipers
7
Rotating Push-Up demonstration

Rotating Push-Up
8
Raise Single Leg Push-Up demonstration

Raise Single Leg Push-Up
9
Medicine Ball Push-Up demonstration

Medicine Ball Push-Up
10
Modified Hindu Push-Up demonstration

Modified Hindu Push-Up
11
Push-Up Jack demonstration

Push-Up Jack
12
Four Limbed Staff demonstration

Four Limbed Staff

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Single Arm Push-Up trains

Primary Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Triceps Brachii

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Obliques Rectus Abdominis Serratus Anterior

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