Wide Hand Push up

Target Muscle

Secondary Muscles

Equipment

1

Keep your body straight and rigid, from your head to your heels, engaging your core.

2

Lower your body towards the ground, bending your elbows out to the sides until your chest nearly touches the floor.

3

Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, ensuring your elbows are at a 90-degree angle.

4

Push your body back up to the starting position, extending your arms fully but without locking your elbows. Repeat the process for the desired number of repetitions.

Pro Tip

Maintain Proper Body Alignment: Your body should form a straight line from your head to your heels. This requires engaging your core and glutes to prevent your hips from sagging or lifting too high. A common mistake is to let the lower back drop or the buttocks lift up, both of which can lead to injury. Controlled Movement: When lowering your body, do so in a slow and controlled manner until your chest almost touches the floor. Then, push your body back up to the starting position. Avoid rushing the movement or using momentum to push up, which can reduce the effectiveness of