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Typewriter Push-ups
Advanced
Level 68/100
Typewriter push-ups are named for the lateral slide at the bottom of the rep, like a typewriter carriage. That slide creates intense isometric tension in the chest on the side you move toward.
LevelAdvanced
Sets3 × 4-8 reps
Rest2-3 min
EquipmentFloor
Execution
From a very wide plank, lower until the chest is at hand level. WITHOUT coming up, slide laterally until that arm is nearly straight and the other is deeply bent. Slide to the other side. Then press up. That is one full rep.
Isometric work
In the slid position, the pec on the bent-arm side holds body weight in a max isometric contraction—extremely demanding.
Progression
Increase pause time on each side during the slide.
Errors
Pressing up between slides (incomplete rep); hip rotation during the lateral slide.
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