Wide Hand Push up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Deltoid Anterior, Deltoids, Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Wide Grip Push Up
How to: Wide Hand Push up
- Begin in a plank position with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor.
- Push through your palms to lift your body back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the hips sag
- Not going low enough to engage the chest
- Flaring elbows out excessively
Modifications
- Perform on knees for reduced weight
- Elevate hands on a stable surface to decrease body weight strain
Tips
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Focus on lowering your chest to the ground rather than bending at the hips.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
Wide Hand Push up Alternatives
Tags
chest
push up
strength
bodyweight
pectoralis
triceps