Wide to Narrow Push Up
Description
This exercise involves starting in a wide push-up position and then gradually bringing your hands closer together until they are directly under your shoulders. This movement targets the chest, triceps, and shoulders while also engaging the core.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Wide to Narrow Push Up Instructions
- Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body down towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- As you push back up, move your hands closer together until they are directly under your shoulders.
- Lower your body down again, this time keeping your elbows close to your body and your hands close together.
- Push back up to the starting position, moving your hands back out to a wider position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Wide to Narrow Push Up Form & Visual
Wide to Narrow Push Up Benefits
- Targets multiple muscle groups including chest, triceps, shoulders, and core
- Increases upper body strength and endurance
- Improves overall push up form and technique
- Can be modified for different fitness levels by adjusting hand placement
- Engages stabilizer muscles in the shoulders and core for added balance and control
Wide to Narrow Push Up Muscles Worked
- Chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor)
- Triceps
- Shoulders (anterior deltoids)
- Core muscles (abdominals and lower back)
Wide to Narrow Push Up Variations & Alternatives
- Decline Push Up
- Spiderman Push Up
- Diamond Push Up
- Staggered Push Up
- One-Arm Push Up