How to do it
Lower your chest under a slow two-count before pressing back up.
- 1
Begin in a standard push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Shift your weight to one side, bending one arm while keeping the other arm straight.
- 3
Lower your chest towards the floor, focusing on the bent arm doing the work.
- 4
Push back up to the starting position and repeat on the other side, alternating arms with each rep.
Expert tip
Ensure that one arm remains straight and acts as a stabilizer while the other arm does the pushing motion to mimic the draw of an archer's bow.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the hips sag toward the floor
- ✕Flaring the bent elbow out to 90 degrees
- ✕Placing the hands too close together