How to Progress to a One Arm Push Up Safely

Don't forget the negative only reps! If you can't push up yet, just lower yourself as slowly as possible (3-5 seconds) then use both hands to get back up. It builds massive strength.

@NorthernLass Negatives are brutal. I can only do about 3 before my arm starts shaking like a leaf.

Quick update: The basketball trick MapleLeafFan mentioned is quite a laugh, but it really works. My left arm (the weak one) is finally catching up.

Anyone else find that their wrist is the bottleneck? I'm thinking about using a dumbbell as a handle to keep my wrist straight.

Using a handle is fine, but it makes the balance even harder because you're higher off the ground. Try some wrist mobility work too—circles, stretches, the whole bit.

I second the wrist mobility. Especially important if you're like me and spend all day typing on a laptop.

Almost there! I can do 2 reps on the floor now with my feet wide. The feeling of that first rep is better than any gym PR I've ever had.

Legend! Hopefully I'll be joining you in the OAPU club by the end of the month.