Cross Arms Push-up

Muscles involved

Chest

How to do it

1. Place one hand forward and the other back, forming a cross position. 2. Lower into a flexion, keeping your chest aligned between both hands. 3. Pause for a moment at the lowest point. 4. Push to rise and alternate hand position with each repetition.

Equipment required

Peso corporal

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Pectoralis major sternal headPectoralis major clavicular headAnterior deltoidTriceps brachii

Tips

- Alternate hand position with each repetition to work both sides equally. - Keep your core firm to prevent your hips from swaying. - Lower your chest to the center, between both hands.

Difficulty