Hindu push-up
Also called Dive bomber push-up
The Hindu push-up is a flowing movement. You start in a pike, dive your head and chest forward close to the floor, then straighten your arms and push back into the pike. Your shoulders, chest and triceps work hardest, while your abs, lower back and hamstrings assist. It also opens your shoulders and the backs of your legs. Move smoothly and do not let your hips drop too far. Go slowly at first and stop if your lower back feels pinched.
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How to do it
- Start in a pike with your hips high and your legs nearly straight.
- Bend your elbows and dive your head and chest forward, close to the floor.
- Sweep forward and press up until your arms are straight, chest open.
- Push your hips back up into the pike.
Form tips
- Start in a pike, legs nearly straight, hips high.
- Dive forward, head and chest skimming just above the floor.
- Straighten your arms, chest open, then push back to pike.
Common mistake
- Letting your hips drop and your lower back arch too hard.