Archer Push-up

Start with locked elbows and protracted shoulders, touch chest keeping one arm straight, return to start position to finish

Cues:

• Squeeze glutes and brace abs the entire duration of the set

• Maintain tension and move smoothly as you lower and return to start

• Switch sides each rep, or complete all of one side first

Scale: 

• Hands narrow with emphasis more on one side

• Slightly wider hands with same emphasis

• Full width with bent elbows

• Partial ROM with locked elbow

Errors:

• Body twisting during movement

• Bent elbows unintentionally

• Partial ROM unintentionally

• Forcing straight elbows and causing pain to yourself