Side Push Up
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Equipment:
body weight -
Area Worked:
Shoulder & Upper Arm -
Type of Workout:
Weight
Exercise Description:
This is a tricky exercise, while it is not used in conventional routines, it's a great weapon to have. It's not a complex workout, but a great isolation exercise to target the triceps. It is also a great companion to increasing push up and bench press strength.
While there is an injury that this exercises targets, that does not mean it should not be used to help regain strength in the tricep muscle. When we state an injury we are specifically talking about an exercise that can speed up recovery, which almost always means a exercise/movement that targets the stability of a joint to perform a workout. Regarding the this exercise you would be more likely to perform:
While there is an injury that this exercises targets, that does not mean it should not be used to help regain strength in the tricep muscle. When we state an injury we are specifically talking about an exercise that can speed up recovery, which almost always means a exercise/movement that targets the stability of a joint to perform a workout. Regarding the this exercise you would be more likely to perform:
Once you can complete these workouts with ease, no pain, and proper form, then you would start to perform this exercise.
Also when it comes to "pains" felt when performing this exercise, asses your form and range of motion. If you have some one that can watch you, ask them to, or you can use a camera to film yourself. You want to see:
- are elbows popping out, i.e. are shoulder blades engaged?
- is one side lower then the other, i.e. can one side not reach full extension?
All of these and more can cause injury and decrease the total amount of weight you can truly lift. There is nothing wrong with stepping away from heavy weight, to fix an underling problem. Do not let your ego define your success, all the greats have lowered weight or incorporated different exercises to fix problems. Which then allowed them to continue their journey to lift heavier weight.
Remember, the "life goal" is to be able to lift just as heavy now as when you are 85, 95, or 110 years old.
Muscles Involved
Stabilizer Muscles Involved
Dynamic Stabilizer Muscles Involved
Antagonist Stabilizer Muscles Involved
Synergist Muscles Involved
Exercise Variations
Rehab Exercise For Injuires
Sports Enhanced By Exercise
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