Wide Hand Push-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Wide Grip Push-up, Wide Arm Push-up
How to: Wide Hand Push-up
- Start in a standard push-up position with hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body towards the floor, keeping your elbows at about a 45-degree angle.
- Push back up to the starting position while keeping your core tight.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the hips sag downwards.
- Not going down all the way, reducing effectiveness.
- Flaring elbows out too much, which can strain shoulders.
Modifications
- Perform push-ups on your knees for an easier variation.
- Do incline push-ups with your hands on a raised surface.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Ensure your elbows are at about a 45-degree angle to your body.
- Breathe out as you push up and inhale as you lower down.
Wide Hand Push-up Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
bodyweight
upper body
push-up
fitness