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Is the one arm push up good for arm conditioning?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: When when mixed with a good variety of exercises that works different muscles in your arm.

Answered 11/24/2013

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It is one way: To help. But realize, it turns out that one arm push ups, while still requiring good strength, are actually more about balance and being able to distribute your weight in a fashion to allow the movement to be done in a stable fashion.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/21/2015

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