Wide Hand Push-up
Step by step
How to perform
- Extend your legs behind you, balancing on the balls of your feet, and align your body in a straight line from your head to your heels.
- Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your body straight and your core engaged.
- Push your body back up to the starting position by straightening your arms, ensuring to keep your hands firmly planted and your body straight.
- Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, remembering to breathe in as you lower your body and breathe out as you push back up.
Overview
About this exercise
The Wide Hand Push-up is an effective upper body exercise that primarily targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps, while also engaging the core. This variation of the traditional push-up is ideal for individuals at an intermediate fitness level who are looking to enhance their upper body strength and endurance. By incorporating Wide Hand Push-ups into your routine, you can improve muscle definition, promote better posture, and increase overall body stability.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels throughout the exercise. This means engaging your core and not letting your hips sag or your butt stick up in the air, which are common mistakes.
It's not about how many push-ups you can do, but how well you can perform them. Lower your body in a controlled manner until your chest is just above the ground, then push yourself back up with the same control. Avoid rushing the movement or using momentum, as this can lead to injury and reduce the effectiveness of the exercise.
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