How to Do Uneven Pushups

Uneven pushups are a twist on the classic upper body exercise which works your pecs, shoulders, triceps, and upper back. The uneven pushups forces your core to balance your body, making it harder and therefore more effective. Follow these steps to learn how to do uneven pushups.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Grab a dumbbell, a dictionary or even a large can of soup. Place it under your right hand and place your left hand flat on the floor. Make sure whatever you are using is sturdy enough to stay in position and thick enough to lift your right arm higher than your left arm.
2. Position your body as if doing a basic pushup. Keep back and hips straight, toes on the floor and elbows out. Hands should be angled slightly inward.
3. Lower yourself, making sure your chest almost touches the floor. If you only lower yourself halfway, you are not making full use of your body weight.
4. Push yourself back up, keeping your form. Start out doing a set of 10 reps, and then rest. Try to do 3 sets of 10 reps. Each day you do your uneven pushups you can challenge yourself and eventually do as many as you can to failure (until you cannot do anymore).
5. Switch arms and place the dumbbell or whatever you are using under your left hand so that your left arm is slightly higher than your right. Repeat steps 2-4.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure your back doesn't sag or arch. This puts pressure on your lower back. Flatten your back, tuck in your hips and contract your midsection. This puts the burden on your core.