Wide Hand Push-up

Wide Hand Push-up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Begin in a high plank position, with hands set approximately twice shoulder-width apart
  • 2Lower your body until your chest is an inch from the ground
  • 3Keep your elbows flared out at an angle, not straight back
  • 4Push your body up and straighten your arms without locking the elbows
  • 5Keep your body straight throughout the movement

Tips:

  • Keep your core engaged to maintain stability
  • Don’t let your lower back sag down
  • Need advanced difficulty? Try elevating your feet
  • Aim for a full range of motion

Wide Hand Push-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs