Pike Push-Ups

Starting Posture

Start in a push-up position with hands shoulder-width apart and feet hip-width apart. Lift your hips up, bringing your body into an inverted V shape.

How to Exercise

Bend your elbows to lower your head towards the ground, with your shoulders coming past your hands. Push back up to the starting position.

Breath Control

Exhale as you push up, inhale as you lower down.

Common errors

Arching the lower back, allowing the hips to sag, and flaring the elbows out to the sides are common mistakes to watch out for.

Weights

This exercise can be increased in difficulty by elevating the feet on a stable surface or adding resistance with a weight vest.

Grips

Place your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart to help maintain stability and balance during the exercise.

Variations

To make the exercise easier, perform the movement with your hands elevated on a bench or table. To increase the difficulty, perform pike push-ups with your feet elevated on a box or stability ball.

Comments and tips

Focus on keeping your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain a straight line from head to heels. Keep your elbows close to your body as you lower down to target the shoulders more effectively.

Cautions

Avoid letting your hips sag or rise up too high during the exercise. Make sure to maintain proper form to prevent strain on the lower back.