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Archer push-ups, illustrated in 3 steps
Set your hands wide and keep your body in one line. Use this move only if standard push-ups feel controlled.

Core

Archer push-ups

A simple move for your chest and arms, done on the floor. About 30 seconds.

Position
On the floor
Equipment
None
Time
About 30 seconds
Works
chest and arms

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How to do archer push-ups

  1. Set

    Set your hands wide and keep your body in one line. Use this move only if standard push-ups feel controlled.

  2. 1

    Lower towards one bent arm while the other arm stays long.

  3. 2

    Pass through the centre and lower towards the other arm.

  4. 3

    Press back to the centre. Keep your hips in line.

Take care. Use a comfortable range. Stop if you feel pain, dizziness, or loss of control.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

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Illustration adapted from Everkinetic / Workout Guide by Bryl Lim, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.