Typewriter Push ups
This chest exercise mainly works your middle chest, with help from your upper chest, lower chest and shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
10-15
How to do Typewriter Push ups
Start in a wide push-up stance. Lower yourself down, then slide horizontally from one side to the other, returning to the center before pressing back up, emulating a typewriter.
Common mistakes
Maintain a tight core throughout to prevent sagging hips. Aim for controlled, fluid lateral movements.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower and slide side to side; exhale when pressing back up to the starting position. Alternate sides with each rep.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Middle Chest
Secondary Muscles
Upper Chest, Lower Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Core, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae, Lower Body
