Wrist Full Push-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Push-up on wrists
How to: Wrist Full Push-up
- Start in a push-up position with your hands directly beneath your shoulders and wrists straight.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping your body in a straight line.
- Push through your hands to lift your body back to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the hips sag or rise too high.
- Not fully extending the arms at the top of the movement.
- Failure to keep the elbows close to the body.
Modifications
- Perform on knees for a less intense variation.
- Use an elevated surface for hands to decrease difficulty.
Tips
- Keep your wrists aligned with your shoulders to avoid strain.
- Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain stability.
- Exhale while pushing up and inhale while lowering down.
Wrist Full Push-up Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
upper body
push-up
core
fitness