Pike Push-up

Muscles involved

ShouldersChestTriceps

How to do it

1. Get into a pike position by elevating your hips and forming an inverted "V". 2. Bend your elbows, bringing your head towards the floor, keeping your shoulders active. 3. Pause for a moment at the bottom without losing alignment. 4. Push forcefully to return to the starting position, maintaining torso control.

Equipment required

Peso corporal

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Pectoralis major clavicular headPectoralis major sternal headAnterior deltoidLateral deltoidSerratus anteriorTriceps brachii

Tips

- Keep your hips elevated during the entire movement. - Lower your head towards the floor in a controlled manner. - Do not allow your shoulders to shrug towards your ears.

Difficulty