Arnold Press vs Arm Walking Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Arnold Press more often — 2,745 sessions vs 172. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Arnold Press and Arm Walking Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Arnold Press vs Arm Walking Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Arnold Press more often — 2,745 sessions compared to 172 for Arm Walking Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Arnold Press and Arm Walking Push Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Arnold Press and Arm Walking Push Up Differ
| What differs | Arnold Press | Arm Walking Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts, side delts, and triceps | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,745 sessions | 172 sessions |
How to Do Arnold Press
Arnold Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please lift the dumbbell by rotating it so that your palm faces forward.
- 2. Please lift it without bringing the dumbbell to the center.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. This exercise uses the front deltoids more than a typical shoulder press.
- 2. For those with rotator cuff issues, I recommend the Arnold press over the standard shoulder press.
For a full Arnold Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Arnold Press exercise guide.
How to Do Arm Walking Push Up
Arm Walking Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
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.
Coach's Tips
- Please engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
For a full Arm Walking Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Arm Walking Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Arnold Press or Arm Walking Push Up?
Planfit users log Arnold Press more often — 2,745 sessions against 172 for Arm Walking Push Up. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Arnold Press and Arm Walking Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Arnold Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps, and Arm Walking Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Arnold Press and Arm Walking Push Up need?
Arnold Press needs a dumbbell, and Arm Walking Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Arnold Press is the easier place to start. Move to Arm Walking Push Up once your form holds up.
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