Pike push-up
A push-up from an inverted V position that shifts the work onto your shoulders and builds toward overhead pressing strength.
AdvancedNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 8 reps
How to do it
- From a high plank, walk your feet toward your hands and lift your hips into an upside-down V.
- Keep your arms straight with your head between them.
- Bend your elbows to lower the top of your head toward the floor, just in front of your hands.
- Press back up to straight arms, keeping your hips high.
Form tips
- Let your elbows bend back toward your feet rather than flaring out to the sides.
- Bend your knees slightly if your hamstrings feel tight.
- Walk your feet closer to your hands to put more of your weight over your shoulders.
Muscles worked
ShouldersTricepsUpper back
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