Muscle Groups Involved
- Chest/Pecs - Primary
- Chest/Pecs - Outer - Primary
- Lats - Secondary
- Triceps - Primary
Category
Bodyweight
Highlights
- Keep your abs, quads, and glutes all braced.
- Place hands about 6 inches wider than shoulders.
- Turn your fingers 5-15 degrees outwards.
- Look down at the floor. Do not lift your head up.
Description
The Wide Pushup is a challenging variation on the classic Push Up exercise that emphasizes the chest or pectoral muscles more. It provides a bigger stretch to your chest while challenging stabilizing
Common Mistakes
Do not shrug your shoulders up. Instead “push your armpits towards your h
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Pro Tips
Push your armpits towards your hips to stabilize your shoulders. Think abou
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Purpose
The Wide Pushup emphasizes the chest (pectorals) and can teach athletes how
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Form
Your hands should be placed outside the width of your shoulders with your f
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