side push-up

Equipment

body weight

Target muscle

triceps

How to perform

1. 1

   Start by lying on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.

2. 2

   Place your bottom hand on the ground directly under your shoulder, fingers pointing forward.

3. 3

   Press through your bottom hand to lift your body off the ground, keeping your legs straight and your core engaged.

4. 4

   Extend your top arm straight up towards the ceiling, creating a straight line from your head to your heels.

5. 5

   Lower your body back down to the starting position with control.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.