one-arm-push-ups

trevor2003 · 05-16-2004, 02:18 PM

How do you do one arm push ups?

Whats the proper technique??

undesputable · 05-16-2004, 02:35 PM

you want to have your legs really wide, i think thats about it....well and also one arm behind your back

ultrashogun · 05-16-2004, 05:10 PM

I cant do them at all, I can do 40 normal pushups, youed think that I could do 20 with one arm then, but I just cant.

diablo · 05-16-2004, 07:17 PM

There's this great resource out there called "google.com". With that in mind, I racked my brain for hours before thinking of what I could put in the search box. I finally decided on "one arm pushup technique". Very difficult so far, so don't feel bad if you can't follow along.

The first result reads:

Regular pushups are not the best exercise out there when it comes to building strength in the arms, shoulders, and chest. They are good in small doses for accomplishing certain goals such as in boxing where the fighter must keep his arms up for extended periods of time. In the military setting though, there is very little use for them outside of punishment.

On the other hand, the one arm pushup does serve as an excellent strength builder for those in uniform. The required high tension and neuromuscular recruitment is right up the soldiers ally. This is no small feat. Go rent Rocky IV to get motivated and hit the deck!

The one arm push-up starts with you in the front leaning rest balanced on one hand; the other is tucked into your belt in the small of your back (or just hold it there). Your feet are spread shoulder width apart. Now, for most this is where the fun stops and they fall on their faces like fish. Time for high tension!

Grip the ground
Tighten and flex every muscle in your arm
Flex your lats, especially the side you are pressing on
Brace your abs and squeeze your glutes
Flex every muscle in your legs. Imagine trying to squeeze them together and pulling all of the muscles up into your pelvis at the same time
Now your entire body is as rigid as an Oak two by four.

PULL yourself down, don't drop and try to catch yourself, it won't work.
Add more tension and power by imagining that you are turning your fingers out. In conjunction with this and your lat, SCREW yourself into the ground. Sounds funny but it works.
Keep your elbow close to the body.
Some folks like to try and look at their hand, others away. Its up to you. If this is still too hard for you, try placing your other arm on a KB or DB at full arms extension for balance and a little bit of help. For those who can handle this drill fairly well, try lifting the opposite leg. Enjoy!
http://www.russiankettlebellfitness.com/onearmpu.html

The other 3,510 results might be able to help you further. Not that I'm downing you, but next time exercise your fingers and look for answers yourself before posting questions that can be easily found online...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...ne+arm+pushups

Jimbo2k · 05-16-2004, 09:23 PM

^Bishop, with that attitude, whats the point of having this Health and Fitness forum?

For almost any question posed here, there is an answer you can find through Google....why not tell everyone who posts here to use Google?

semag · 05-16-2004, 10:20 PM

hey... chill jimbo.

It was a tongue in cheek reply, that was rather amusing, and he did post the info. Don't get on his back for how he delivered it...

05-16-2004, 02:18 PM	#1
trevor2003 Don Juan Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 176	one-arm-push-ups How do you do one arm push ups? Whats the proper technique??

05-16-2004, 02:35 PM	#2
undesputable Master Don Juan Join Date: May 2004 Location: who cares Posts: 1,383	you want to have your legs really wide, i think thats about it....well and also one arm behind your back __________________ i know i messed up with my sn....it should be undisputable, so there i said it....thats why im undisputable

05-16-2004, 05:10 PM	#3
ultrashogun Senior Don Juan Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany Posts: 348	I cant do them at all, I can do 40 normal pushups, youed think that I could do 20 with one arm then, but I just cant.

05-16-2004, 07:17 PM	#4
diablo Master Don Juan Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Louisiana, USA Age: 30 Posts: 4,699	There's this great resource out there called "google.com". With that in mind, I racked my brain for hours before thinking of what I could put in the search box. I finally decided on "one arm pushup technique". Very difficult so far, so don't feel bad if you can't follow along. The first result reads: Regular pushups are not the best exercise out there when it comes to building strength in the arms, shoulders, and chest. They are good in small doses for accomplishing certain goals such as in boxing where the fighter must keep his arms up for extended periods of time. In the military setting though, there is very little use for them outside of punishment. On the other hand, the one arm pushup does serve as an excellent strength builder for those in uniform. The required high tension and neuromuscular recruitment is right up the soldiers ally. This is no small feat. Go rent Rocky IV to get motivated and hit the deck! The one arm push-up starts with you in the front leaning rest balanced on one hand; the other is tucked into your belt in the small of your back (or just hold it there). Your feet are spread shoulder width apart. Now, for most this is where the fun stops and they fall on their faces like fish. Time for high tension! Grip the ground Tighten and flex every muscle in your arm Flex your lats, especially the side you are pressing on Brace your abs and squeeze your glutes Flex every muscle in your legs. Imagine trying to squeeze them together and pulling all of the muscles up into your pelvis at the same time Now your entire body is as rigid as an Oak two by four. PULL yourself down, don't drop and try to catch yourself, it won't work. Add more tension and power by imagining that you are turning your fingers out. In conjunction with this and your lat, SCREW yourself into the ground. Sounds funny but it works. Keep your elbow close to the body. Some folks like to try and look at their hand, others away. Its up to you. If this is still too hard for you, try placing your other arm on a KB or DB at full arms extension for balance and a little bit of help. For those who can handle this drill fairly well, try lifting the opposite leg. Enjoy! http://www.russiankettlebellfitness.com/onearmpu.html The other 3,510 results might be able to help you further. Not that I'm downing you, but next time exercise your fingers and look for answers yourself before posting questions that can be easily found online... http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...ne+arm+pushups

05-16-2004, 09:23 PM	#5
Jimbo2k Senior Don Juan Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 446	^Bishop, with that attitude, whats the point of having this Health and Fitness forum? For almost any question posed here, there is an answer you can find through Google....why not tell everyone who posts here to use Google?

05-16-2004, 10:20 PM	#6
semag Master Don Juan Join Date: Jan 2002 Age: 29 Posts: 1,274	hey... chill jimbo. It was a tongue in cheek reply, that was rather amusing, and he did post the info. Don't get on his back for how he delivered it...