Finger Push-up
Description
The finger push-up (fingertip push-up) performs push-ups with the hands supported on fingertips rather than flat palms. It builds extreme finger and hand strength alongside the standard push-up muscles. It is popular in martial arts training.
Equipment Required
Finger Push-up Instructions
- Get into a push-up position. Instead of flat palms, support yourself on your fingertips.
- Spread fingers wide for stability. Arch your fingers like claws.
- Perform push-ups from this fingertip position.
- Lower your chest toward the floor. Press back up.
- Maintain straight body line.
- Start with fewer fingers (all five) and progress to fewer over time.
- Begin with incline fingertip push-ups if full floor version is too hard.
- Aim for 5 to 10 reps. Build up gradually to protect your fingers.
Finger Push-up Form & Visual
Finger Push-up Benefits
- Builds extreme finger and hand strength
- Popular in martial arts training
- Develops grip strength from a unique angle
- Advanced push-up variation
- No equipment needed
- Impressive demonstration of hand strength
Finger Push-up Muscles Worked
- Finger flexors (extreme)
- Pectoralis major
- Triceps brachii
- Forearms
- Anterior deltoid
Finger Push-up Variations & Alternatives
- Knuckle Push-Up
- Standard Push-Up
- Three-Finger Push-Up
- Two-Finger Push-Up (Bruce Lee)
- Diamond Push-Up
