Comments on: How to Do One Arm Push Ups for 20 Reps

By: Alex Allmert - Hardcore Natural Bodybuilding Tips

Alex Allmert - Hardcore Natural Bodybuilding Tips — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:54:53 +0000

Rusty, I will check out the book you mentioned.

Also there is a book called Never Gymless by Ross Enemaim.

Ross is a former boxer who now trains athletes, he answers all the emails sent to him, I had the pleasure of discussing kickboxing with him over an email conversation, he's very knowledgeable.

His site is rosstraining.com he has some interesting insights.

-Alex Allmert

By: Michael Lindsay

Michael Lindsay — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:03:25 +0000

Another way to do the one arm assisted is with a push up board. We regularly do these during our body weight workouts at Fear Systems. It takes a while to get to the point of being able to do them, that is for sure! Interesting post! I have several posts on push up board workouts on my blog if anyone is interested. Don't think any of them feature the one arm assisted though. I'll have to work on that!

By: bossy

bossy — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:08:07 +0000

geoff got it bang on re. tha one arms.. start with knees on floor in some pansy female pressup position and gradually put less weight thru knees and more through toes.. before startin to gradually lift knees tho would suggest working up to doing 5 with arm tucked close to body (similar to mentioned somewhere in article).. as for the one finger pressups however wtf why lol

By: alex.

alex. — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:02:57 +0000

hey, rusty, i am on step 6 right now, and not having to much trouble so far, but the diamond push-ups are one hell of a good workout.

By: Alden

Alden — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:55:48 +0000

how often should i do this a week?

By: fitbritz

fitbritz — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:19 +0000

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By: Vegasboi

Vegasboi — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:21:49 +0000

John-

Don't let other people ever tell you what you should weigh or look like. I'm 5"11 and 135 lbs (shooting for 130-I had more tone at that weight) and I can do pushups on my fingers and lift and move heavy objects better than many of my 200 lb friends (who, I might add, get winded after about 30 regular pushups).

Skinny=weak?
No, sitting on your ass all weekend drinking=weak

By: jason

jason — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:40:20 +0000

I think your point about the one arm rows is key to the success of the one arm push up. The 1 arm push up requires lots of core strength as do the renegade rows. I think many people have the strength to do a 1 arm push up, like you said lots of people can bench 315 plus, so if you are an average size person that is plenty of upper body strength.

By: geoff

geoff — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:32:01 +0000

Hi. I got into this a while ago, and found that starting off with a weedy press up (knees on the ground) was the way to build up to it. On a masochistic note, try the finger end press-up, and gradually reduce the number of fingers you use. I had it down to index finger press-ups for ten reps at one point. There's always that slight worry at the back of your mind; 'Is it going to snap this time?'

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:59:16 +0000

I wish I could say 1-armed pushups were on my radar, strength-wise. There is a lot technique to the 1-arm though.. you must've read Pavel's 'Naked Warrior', which in typical Pavel style 'field-strips' the movement down to some of the tiny technical bits that I would imagine could get you to a true 1-arm pushup if you are already close. good luck!

By: Ersin Kilic

Ersin Kilic — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:22:24 +0000

with one arm push ups you can show off

By: Computer Flat Screen Monitors

Computer Flat Screen Monitors — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:08:14 +0000

I don't think it's really necessary to do one arm pushups. Just focus on your form and you can even your strength out between both arms. Focus on slow reps and you will surely feel the burn.

By: Ersin Kilic

Ersin Kilic — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:40:28 +0000

when does he reply to comments

By: Ersin Kilic

Ersin Kilic — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:19:42 +0000

Hey Rusty, I would say i have a good physique but i have excess skin which makes my muscles look like fat what can you suggest me to do.. Thanks!

By: vacoder

vacoder — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:55:49 +0000

Excellent post Rusty.

Would love to see a similar post on how to be a Bar-Barian!

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By: Daniel

Daniel — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:42:55 +0000

These complex exercises have the potential to really improve strength, muscular density and balance. The ones that come to mind are: one arm push-ups, L-sits, hand-stand push-ups, pistols.

What else?
I wonder if a whole workout could be built on mastering complex movements alone.

Rusty, do you believe that a lean and strong physique can be develop with bodyweight exercises alone? I mean never touching a weight? Would that be possible?

By: jo

jo — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:27:30 +0000

Hey Rusty, great post as ever. I was thinking if you enjoyed convict conditioning then you would enjoy "building the gymnastic body" by coach sommer, that has some great bodyweight exercises. Responsible for introducing me to ring based training which is awesome

By: Clement

Clement — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:47:58 +0000

Oh by the way, do you have any opinion on whether an alkaline diet helps to burn fat or aid recovery? There's been a lot of confusing information out there, with studies showing stuff like salmon, cashews and oats are good for you but are condemned as making the body acidic. For me, I don't care much as long as it helps me in recovering after exercise. But the kind of breakfasts I'm having – whole grain oats with natural peanut butter – are being described as extremely acidic! Should I be worried about this?

By: Clement

Clement — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:41:45 +0000

Thanks, rusty! I don't feel pain in my back after doing them, so I'll probably continue it. My workout style is more along the lines of athletic-style conditioning, with high sets and low reps to build functional strength, but I learn great stuff from you nonetheless! And I actually knew about the book quite long ago and ordered it. I mean, if dragon door recommended it and Craig Ballantyne and you endorsed it, among others, it must be something else, right? My goal is to meet his expectations of conditioning as far as the one-armed exercises go! Keep up the good work mate!