Dive bomber push-up
A swooping push-up that dives from an inverted V down past your hands and up into a chest lift, working your shoulders and back.
AdvancedNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 8 reps
How to do it
- Start with your hands and feet on the floor and your hips lifted into an upside-down V.
- Bend your elbows and swoop your chest down close to the floor between your hands.
- Keep moving forward and straighten your arms to lift your chest.
- Reverse the swoop and push your hips back up into the V.
Form tips
- Keep your hands and feet planted while your body travels between them.
- Make the movement smooth and continuous like a wave.
- Take a wider stance if the swoop feels cramped.
Muscles worked
ShouldersChestTricepsLower backAbs
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