strength · bodyweight
Staggered Push-Up
One hand forward, one hand back — stepping stone to the archer push-up.
3 × 6–10 per side 8 minrest 60s
Equipment
bodyweight
Rest
60s between sets
Primary muscles
chest
Also works
triceps, shoulders, core
How to do it
- Set up with one hand slightly forward of the shoulder, the other slightly back.
- Lower with control, keeping the torso square.
- Press back up.
- Switch hand positions each set.
Form cues
- ✓Brace core
- ✓Full range of motion
- ✓Slow, controlled tempo
Common mistakes
- ✗Rushing reps
- ✗Losing tension at the top
Progressions
- Master form → add reps → progress to harder variation
