Pike Push up (between Chairs) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Anterior
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Anterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Lateral, Triceps Brachii, Pectoralis Major
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Chair Pike Push Up
How to: Pike Push up (between Chairs)
- Set up two chairs back to back, ensuring they are stable.
- Get into a pike position with your feet on one chair and your hands on the other.
- Lower your head towards the ground, keeping your elbows tucked in.
- Push back up to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the hips drop.
- Not engaging the core.
- Flaring elbows out too much.
Modifications
- Perform the push-up on an elevated surface for reduced difficulty.
- Knees on the ground can be used for additional support.
Tips
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Lower yourself down slowly to maximize muscle tension.
- Do not let your back sag or your hips rise too high.
Pike Push up (between Chairs) Alternatives
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