Side-to-Side Push-up
Expert Advice
Keep your core engaged and maintain a straight line from head to heels to maximize muscle engagement.
How-to-do Steps
- Begin in a standard push-up position.
- Lower your body towards one hand while bending your elbows.
- Push back up to the starting position.
- Lower your body towards the opposite hand and repeat.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of reps.
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Muscles Worked
Side-to-Side Push-up primarily targets the Chest, Triceps, with Strength mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Chest40%
Triceps30%
Secondary
Shoulders30%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Side-to-Side Push-up work?
Side-to-Side Push-up primarily targets the Chest, Triceps. Secondary muscles involved include Shoulders. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Side-to-Side Push-up?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Side-to-Side Push-up suitable for beginners?
Side-to-Side Push-up is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
