Wide Hand Push Up

Wide Hand Push Up

Description

This exercise involves performing a push up with your hands placed wider than shoulder-width apart. It targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps muscles.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Wide Hand Push Up Instructions

  1. Start in a plank position with your hands placed wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  3. Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
  4. Push back up to the starting position, keeping your body in a straight line.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Wide Hand Push Up Form & Visual

Wide Hand Push Up

Wide Hand Push Up Benefits

  • Targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps
  • Increases upper body strength and endurance
  • Improves overall push up form and technique
  • Engages the core muscles for added stability and balance
  • Can be modified for different fitness levels by adjusting hand placement or performing on knees

Wide Hand Push Up Muscles Worked

  • Chest muscles (pectoralis major)
  • Shoulder muscles (anterior deltoids)
  • Triceps
  • Core muscles (abdominals and lower back)

Wide Hand Push Up Variations & Alternatives