Ever tried a one-arm push up? They’re tough. But as with any exercise, there are ways to add “training wheels” until we can build up to the full deal. In Circular Strength Training® we call that Incremental Progression.
In this, our first in a series of guest coach videos on BodyweightTV, Canadian coach Eric Wong shares his tip for building up to the one-arm push up.
Eric trains MMA fighters in Southern Ontario. He actually gave me TWO of his favorite bodyweight exercises. This is the first. If you like it, let me know in the comments and I’ll get the second one up (25 comments minimum).
And I bet if we get 50 comments or more I can browbeat Ryan into filming a Screwing Pushup tutorial. It’s one of his specialties — so that would be a real treat!
And speaking of one arm push ups, the post wouldn’t be complete without a little Rocky Balboa montage.
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Looks good. This and one-legged squats are on my list for next year’s Resolutions!
Great tip on spotting yourself while training for the 10arm push up. Thanks!
That was clever tip – thanks.
this is awesome coach. Do we still maintain core principles. i.e core activiation, shoulder pack etc? Thanks Coach!
I like it. 20 more comments to go.
savisandhu: of course you have to.
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I have always wanted to do a one armed push up!*g* This buid up exercise will remain a staple in my practice!*g*
Thanks Eric! Great to see you on here
Great tip – going to include it in my routine.
Awesome! Thanks for posting this. I’m all about learning new bodyweight exercises. I’ve always struggled with the one-arm pushup, but I’m going to give this a shot. I’d love to see the other video!
-Griffin
I have been trying to do these one-arm push-ups for a long time; thanks for the modification.
Trying tomorrow AM in my morning cycle of bodyweight ‘Good Mornin’ routine… Training wheels are always a good thing.
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Found this website through Scott Sonnon’s page on facebook. Great tip on how to regress the one arm push ups, thank you. Any tips on how to regress the “no arm” push ups? lol
Seriously thou, thank you and looking forward to the other body weight exercises.
Looks great to me.
having a “spot” hand is a great idea. Thanks.
Great idea to use the non-working hand for assistance. I have been using a flight of stairs to work towards the one arm push-up. This is going to be a great way to change it up. Thanks Eric!
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The 1-arm push-up variation that’s on my list to master is the 1-arm Hindu Push up….
He made it look so easy. Gotta remember to start slow and at your own level.
great tip.
i will use it. I do for core stabilization one hand plank and it seems that is also great prep work for one arm push up.
looking forward to second tip
This is great.
Very impressive core body strength. Looking forward to the next installment.
a good one -is one arm screw press next?
NOW there is clarity in not only knowing how to progress in my pushup strength, but where to go with it.
Great tip, it will be a goal of mine for 2010
Great! I’m going to try this! Keep the tips coming please!
Nice. A cool way to learn a challenging exercise.
harder than it looks even with the spot
Great stuff, question one arm push-up – elbow in or out?
Dave – I generally recommend 45° off the torso.
I am going to try it tonight. Cool!!
Looks like an interesting variation to try even if a one-arm pushup is not a goal.
Thanks for the great post!
Great move! Thanks.
I love BER and the prasara flow and now these guest clips from other coaches. C’mon people, let’s get up to 50 comments so we can see Ryan’s screwing pushup tutorial!
THANKS FOR THE POST..THATS A VERY SIMPLE AND EXCELLENT IDEA..CANT WAIT TO TRY THIS OUT
People need to know the importance of a push up. They are excellent for not only your chest, shoulders and arms but also your heart and blood flow. Push ups are also a great way to loose weight and tone up those upper body areas. Now there is no reason for anyone to do a push up!
Thanks, I am going to use this technique instead of going on my knees to perform the one hand push-up.
Great instruction for a powerful strength exercise. Notice how parallel to the ground his whole body is.
That was a great tutorial. Screwing pushup tutorial please!
Great idea Eric Screwing pushup tutorial please!!!
Thanks for the info! I was doing a CrossFit routine today and it called for a one armed pushup. I am not quite there yet so this mod is going to help! Can’t wait for additional videos! =)