TRX Single-Arm Leg Push-Up
Challenge your strength & stability! Master the TRX Single-Arm Leg Push-Up for an intense upper-body and core workout.
The TRX Single-Arm Leg Push-Up is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the core. You'll need: suspension trainer.
Required Equipment
TRX Single-Arm Leg Push-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
TRX Single-Arm Leg Push-Up Variations and Alternatives
How to do the TRX Single-Arm Leg Push-Up
Step 1: Attach a suspension trainer to a sturdy anchor point above head height.
Step 2: Grasp one handle of the suspension trainer with one hand and position your body in a push-up position with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart for stability.
Step 3: Extend your free arm out to the side or place it on your back.
Step 4: Tighten your core and ensure your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
Step 5: Lower your body by bending your elbow and moving your chest towards the floor while keeping your whole body straight.
Step 6: Push through the palm of your hand to raise your body back up to the starting position.
Step 7: Perform the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Ensure to keep the movement controlled and avoid letting your hips sag or your back arch excessively. This exercise requires a significant amount of balance, core stability, and upper body strength. It's recommended for those who already have experience with standard push-ups and suspension trainer exercises.
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TRX Single-Arm Leg Push-Up FAQs
What muscles does the TRX Single-Arm Leg Push-Up work?
The TRX Single-Arm Leg Push-Up mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the core. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the TRX Single-Arm Leg Push-Up?
Suspension trainer.
Is the TRX Single-Arm Leg Push-Up a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the TRX Single-Arm Leg Push-Up go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some TRX Single-Arm Leg Push-Up variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Archer Push-Up, Single-Arm Push-Up, Single-Leg Raised Push-Up and Suspended Push-Up.
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