Alternating extension and flexion of one arm in push-up position

Topic
Power
Auxiliary means
Kurzhantel
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Bauchmuskulatur (gerade), Schultermuskulatur, Armbeuger
Organization

Individual work

Duration (mm:ss)
00:00
Topic description

In the push-up position, rest both hands on a dumbbell. In this position, alternately lift one dumbbell by bending the arm towards the opposite shoulder. Then lower the weight back to the starting position in the push-up position. The movement only takes place in the elbow and shoulder joint, the rest of the body remains stable.

Starting position:
- Push-up position, both hands resting on a dumbbell each in a neutral grip
- Tension in the torso (no hollow back)

Finishing position:
- Dumbbell brought crosswise to the chest
- Tension in the torso maintained

Variant:
Combine exercise with push-ups (i.e. after each repetition, one push-up is performed).i.e. a push-up is performed after each repetition, which also works the chest and arm extensor muscles)

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Material

2 dumbbells

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