Pike Push-up
Step by step
How to perform
- Bend your elbows and lower your upper body towards the ground, keeping your hips high and your head moving towards the floor.
- Keep going down until your head is just above the ground, ensuring your elbows are close to your body and not flaring out.
- Push your body back up to the initial downward dog position using your arms and shoulders, keeping your body in a straight line.
- Repeat this movement for your desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain correct form throughout.
Overview
About this exercise
The Pike Push-up is a challenging upper body exercise that specifically targets the shoulders, arms, and core, providing enhanced strength and stability. It's an ideal workout for fitness enthusiasts at an intermediate or advanced level who are looking to intensify their regular push-up routine. By incorporating Pike Push-ups into their workout regimen, individuals can improve their upper body strength, enhance their body balance, and work towards a more defined physique.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Engage your core throughout the exercise. This helps maintain the correct form and ensures the right muscles are targeted. Without core engagement, you may strain your lower back or not get the full benefits of the exercise.
When lowering your body, your elbows should bend and stay close to your body instead of flaring out to the sides. This will help you target the right muscles and prevent shoulder injuries.
A common mistake is to try to touch the forehead to the floor. Instead, aim to touch the top of your head to the floor. This helps maintain the correct form and reduces