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Cross Arms Push-up
Muscles involved
The cross arms push-up changes hand position each rep. It challenges your chest and shoulder stability.
How to do it
- Place one hand forward and the other back, forming a cross position.
- Lower into a flexion, keeping your chest aligned between both hands.
- Pause for a moment at the lowest point.
- Push to rise and alternate hand position with each repetition.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
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.
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Cross Arms Push-up: which muscles does it work?
Cross Arms Push-up mainly works: Chest. It also involves: Pectoralis major sternal head, Pectoralis major clavicular head, Anterior deltoid, Triceps brachii.
What is Cross Arms Push-up good for?
The cross arms push-up changes hand position each rep. It challenges your chest and shoulder stability.
How do you do Cross Arms Push-up with proper form?
- 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.
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