Strength exercise
Push-up (Pike)
How to do it
- Start in a downward-dog-like position with the hips lifted high and the hands planted slightly wider than the shoulders.
- Walk the feet closer to the hands to increase the angle at the hips.
- Bend the elbows and lower the top of the head toward the floor between the hands.
- Press firmly through the palms to extend the arms and return to the raised hip position.
- Keep the elbows tracking backward at a moderate angle rather than flaring wide.
- Exhale on the press and maintain a steady tempo rather than dropping quickly into the bottom.
Muscles worked
ShouldersMuscles surrounding the shoulder joint, responsible for a wide range of arm movements. All Shoulders exercises
TricepsMuscles located at the back of the upper arm, responsible for extending the elbow. All Triceps exercises
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