Description
Asymmetric push-up with a lateral weight shift to increase chest intensity.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Place your hands wider than in a standard push-up.
- Keep your body braced, hips stable and shoulders down.
- Keep the opposite arm straighter during the descent.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Lower toward the working side while keeping your trunk aligned.
- Push back to the center without rotating your pelvis.
- Alternate sides with the same control.
Technique cue
Shift the load sideways without twisting your pelvis.
Common mistakes- rotating the trunk
- lowering too quickly
- raising the shoulder on the loaded side
- using a shorter range on one side
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- Poorly controlled imbalance overloads the wrist and shoulder on the loaded side.
- Rapid technical fatigue increases the risk of lower-back compensation.