Wide push-up
Also called wide-grip push-up
- Works
- Chest · pectoralis major
- Front of the shoulder · anterior deltoid
- Back of the upper arm · triceps brachii
- Needs
- No equipment
Setup
Get into a push-up position with your hands about one and a half times your shoulder width apart. Point your fingers forward or slightly out.
Steps
- Tighten your stomach and buttocks.
- Lower your chest toward the floor.
- Stop when your chest is a fist's height from the floor.
- Push back up until your arms are straight.
Breathing
Breathe in as you lower. Breathe out as you push.
Where you feel it
Mostly in your chest.
Common mistakes
- Placing the hands so wide that the shoulders hurt.
- Dropping only the head instead of the whole chest.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.
Stop if the front of the shoulder pinches; bring your hands closer.