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Exercise Dome One-Arm Push-Up

The Exercise Dome One-Arm Push-Up is an advanced push-up performed with one hand supported on a balance dome. It primarily trains the chest, triceps, and shoulders while demanding substantial core bracing and shoulder stability. It supports upper-body pressing strength, unilateral control, and balance under load.

Demonstration

Exercise Dome One-Arm Push-Up — demonstration 1
Exercise Dome One-Arm Push-Up — demonstration 2

Instructions

  1. Set up securely: Place the exercise dome on a flat, non-slip surface and ensure it does not slide or rock unexpectedly.
  2. Take the plank position: Place one hand in the center of the dome, set the other arm behind your back or alongside your body, and extend your legs into a wide, stable plank.
  3. Brace your body: Squeeze the glutes, tighten the abdominals, and keep the head, torso, and legs in one straight line.
  4. Lower with control: Bend the supporting elbow and lower the chest toward the dome while keeping the elbow angled slightly back rather than flared far to the side.
  5. Press up: Drive through the supported hand to return to a straight-arm plank without twisting the hips or shoulders.
  6. Repeat evenly: Complete controlled repetitions, then switch sides. Stop the set if the dome shifts or you cannot maintain shoulder and trunk control.
Muscle Group
Chest
Other Muscle Groups
Triceps, Front Delts
Type
Strength
Mechanics
Compound
Equipment
Other
Difficulty
Expert

Technique tips

  1. Prioritize stability: Use a wide foot stance and reduce the range of motion if needed to keep the hips square.
  2. Keep the dome centered: Press through the middle of the supported hand; avoid loading the edge of the dome.
  3. Control the tempo: Lower slowly and do not bounce out of the bottom position.
  4. Progress appropriately: Build one-arm push-up strength on a stable floor before adding the unstable dome.
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