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Visual demonstration of the Archer Push Up exercise

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Difficulty
Advanced
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Chest Triceps
Secondary muscles
Shoulders Trapezius
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise guide

Archer Push Up

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Archer Push Up is a bodyweight exercise targeting Chest (pectoralis major), Triceps (triceps brachii).

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How to perform it

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands placed wider than shoulder-width apart and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
  2. Bend your right elbow to lower your chest towards your right hand while keeping your left arm extended straight to the side.
  3. Push back up to the starting position.
  4. Bend your left elbow to lower your chest towards your left hand while keeping your right arm extended straight to the side. Continue alternating sides.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026

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