Pike push-up
The pike push-up is a push-up with your hips high, so your body forms an upside-down V. Your head moves toward the floor between your hands. Expect your shoulders and triceps to work hardest, with your chest, upper back and abs joining in. It is the first step toward handstand push-ups. It suits you once normal push-ups feel easy. Keep your hips high and your elbows angled back. When you can do clean sets of ten, move on to the Elevated pike push-up.
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How to do it
- Start in a push-up position, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Walk your feet toward your hands until your hips are high.
- Bend your elbows back and lower your head toward the floor, just ahead of your hands.
- Press up until your arms are straight, hips staying high.
Form tips
- Hands shoulder-width, hips high, legs almost straight.
- Lower your head just ahead of your hands, elbows back.
- Straighten your arms on top, hips stay high.
Common mistake
- Letting your hips drop so it turns into a normal push-up.