Elevated Pike Pushups
Starting Posture
Start in a high plank position with your hands elevated on a bench or box, making sure your shoulders are directly over your wrists and your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
How to Exercise
On an exhale, engage your core and bend your elbows to lower your head down towards the bench. Keep your elbows close to your body as you lower yourself down.
Breath Control
Inhale as you push back up to the starting position, keeping your core engaged throughout the movement.
Common errors
Common errors include not engaging the core, allowing the hips to sag, or flaring the elbows out to the sides. Make sure to correct these errors to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.
Weights
Grips
Variations
To make the exercise easier, you can perform pike pushups on the floor instead of an elevated surface. To make it more challenging, you can elevate your feet on a higher surface or add a resistance band around your back for added resistance.
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Sample workouts with this movement
Fit! Programs featuring this exercise
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FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
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Gregoire Bellemare
Comments and tips
Make sure to maintain a neutral spine and avoid arching or rounding your back. Focus on keeping your movements controlled and avoid swinging or using momentum to complete the exercise.
Cautions
Avoid overarching your lower back or allowing your hips to drop towards the floor. If you experience any pain or discomfort in your wrists, elbows, or shoulders, stop the exercise immediately.