Planfit Logo
  • Exercises
  • Community
  • Blog
  • Sign in
Planfit Logo

Copyright ⓒ 2026 Planfit Inc.

InstagramReddit
Exercise Guide
AI Workout Generator
Free Workout Plans
Privacy policy
Terms of Use
Blog
Planfit Logo
  • Exercises
  • Community
  • Blog
  • Sign in

Arm Walking Push Up

Muscle strength, cardio
Arm Walking Push Up gif
Targets: Front delt

About

It's a workout where you can do cardio and weight training at the same time!

How to Arm Walking Push Up

Starting Position

Please stand shoulder-width apart.

Proper Form

1. Bend your upper body and place your hands in front of your feet.

2. Use your arms to move until your body is in a straight line.

3. Do one push-up.

4. Use your arms to move back so that your hands are in front of your feet again.

5. Slowly return to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

Exhale as you walk forward and inhale as you lift.

Precautions

Please engage your core to avoid bending your waist.

From the Community

Arm Walking Push Up Community

Join the Community →

Arm Walking Push Up Related Reading

  • 10 sets per muscle group per week is probably enough — here's the number that actually matters.
    Numbers Don't Lie

    10 sets per muscle group per week is probably enough — here's the number that actually matters.

    Most lifters chase 20+ sets per muscle group. The research says you can grow on far less — and more isn't always better, according to a 2024 Sports Med meta-analysis.

  • The Anabolic Window Is a Myth.
    Myths Busted

    The Anabolic Window Is a Myth.

    You don't need to slam a protein shake the second you rack the bar. Here's what the research actually says about post-workout nutrition timing, according to two landmark reviews.

  • Time under tension does matter — just not the way you think
    What Actually Matters

    Time under tension does matter — just not the way you think

    TUT isn't the main driver of muscle size — but it unlocks real aerobic and tendon adaptations. Here's what the research actually shows, per a 2022 review and RCT.

  • Mind-Muscle Connection Matters — But Only Below 60% of Your 1RM
    What Actually Matters

    Mind-Muscle Connection Matters — But Only Below 60% of Your 1RM

    Focusing on the target muscle really does boost hypertrophy and EMG activation — but the effect vanishes at heavy loads, according to 4 controlled studies.

  • Creatine is not bad for your heart — in fact, phosphocreatine cut all-cause mortality by 29% across 3,400 cardiac patients in a 2016 meta-analysis of 41 trials
    Myths Busted

    Creatine is not bad for your heart — in fact, creatine cut mortality in a 2016 meta-analysis

    Think creatine damages your heart? The opposite is true. Here's what the cardiac research actually shows, per a meta-analysis of 41 controlled trials.

  • Sets per workout is the only training variable that reliably predicts muscle growth.
    Numbers Don't Lie

    Sets per workout is the only training variable that reliably predicts muscle growth.

    Wondering how many sets per workout you actually need? The answer is simpler than you think — according to a 2020 meta-analysis of 111 studies.

Curious about a Shoulder workout plan that includes the Arm Walking Push Up

Arm Walking Push Up Alternatives

Overhead Press

Overhead Press

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

More

Arm Walking Push Up vs

  • Arm Walking Push Up vs Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press
  • Arm Walking Push Up vs Overhead Press
  • Arm Walking Push Up vs Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Get Personalized Plans
and More detailed guidance with Planfit

Banner Image
Planfit Logo

Copyright ⓒ 2026 Planfit Inc.

InstagramReddit
Exercise Guide
AI Workout Generator
Free Workout Plans
Privacy policy
Terms of Use
Blog