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Strength exercise

Push-up (Pike)

How to do it

  1. Start in a high plank position with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  2. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  3. Lower your chest toward the floor by bending your elbows.
  4. Descend until your chest nearly touches the ground.
  5. Push back up to the starting position.
  6. Keep your core engaged throughout.

Muscles worked

ChestMuscles located in the front of the upper body, primarily responsible for pushing movements. All Chest exercises
Triceps BrachiiThree-headed muscle at the back of the upper arm responsible for elbow extension. All Triceps Brachii exercises

Related Chest exercises

Assisted Dip MachineBand Chest FlyBand Chest PressBand Push-up (Banded)Bar Muscle-upBarbell Close Grip Bench Press
Type
Strength
Equipment
Bodyweight
Primary muscles
Chest, Triceps Brachii
Measured in
Reps and weight