Chest
Single-Arm Push-Up
An advanced bodyweight push-up performed with one hand, placing high demand on the chest, shoulder and trunk stability.
Energy burned
≈ 23 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 4.0 kcal/min
Estimate range 17–29 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked11 %
Effort during a set6.8 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age
Body-weight exercise: your whole body is the load, so heavier people burn more.
Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.
Setup
- 1Start in a push-up position with your feet wider than shoulder width for balance.
- 2Place one hand under your chest and hold your other hand behind your back.
- 3Brace your abs and glutes.
How to perform
- 1Lower your body under control until your chest is close to the floor.
- 2Keep your hips level and avoid twisting your torso.
- 3Press up through the working hand until your arm is straight.
- 4Complete the repetitions, then switch hands.
