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All chest exercisesChest · Calisthenic

Typewriter Push-Up

At the bottom, shift your weight from side to side like a typewriter carriage.

AdvancedBodyweight3 × 4–6/side
Typewriter Push-Up demonstration thumbnail — TYPEWRITER PUSH UPS | CORRECT FORM TUTORIAL
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Typewriter Push-Up

Demo · Victory Calisthenics

Verified Typewriter Push-Up demonstration by Victory Calisthenics. Click to play.

How to do the Typewriter Push-Up

  1. 1Wide hand position
  2. 2Keep chest low as you shift
  3. 3Control the lateral slide

Benefits of the Typewriter Push-Up

  • Builds strength and size in the chest through a full, controlled range of motion
  • Also trains triceps as supporting movers
  • Needs no equipment — trainable at home, outdoors or while traveling
  • A high-skill progression that pays off once the easier variations feel controlled

Sources

Exercise information is provided for general educational purposes. Choose movements appropriate for your ability level and stop if you experience pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath or other concerning symptoms. Seek appropriate medical or fitness guidance when needed.

  1. 1Behm et al. (2016) — Acute effects of stretching on range of motion and performanceApplied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  2. 2Schoenfeld, Ogborn & Krieger (2017) — Dose-response of resistance training volume on hypertrophyJournal of Sports Sciences
  3. 3ACSM position stand (2009) — Progression models in resistance training for healthy adultsMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  4. 4Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionU.S. Department of Health and Human Services