Wide hand push up

Wide hand push up

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Pectorals

Secondary Muscles

triceps, shoulders

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Chest

The wide hand push up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the pectoral muscles by increasing the distance between the hands, placing more emphasis on the chest compared to a standard push up. It also engages the triceps and shoulders as secondary muscles.

The wide hand push up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the pectoral muscles by increasing the distance between the hands, placing more emphasis on the chest compared to a standard push up. It also engages the triceps and shoulders as secondary muscles.

The wide hand push up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the pectoral muscles by increasing the distance between the hands, placing more emphasis on the chest compared to a standard push up. It also engages the triceps and shoulders as secondary muscles.

How to Do the Wide hand push up

How to Do the Wide hand push up

How to Do the Wide hand push up

Start in a high plank position with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart. Keep your body in a straight line from head to toe. Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides. Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Archer push up

Assisted chest dip (kneeling)

Assisted seated pectoralis major stretch with stability ball

Assisted wide-grip chest dip (kneeling)

Band bench press

Band one arm twisting chest press

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