Wide Pushups
Starting Posture
Start in a traditional push-up position with your hands placed wider than shoulder-width apart. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core and glutes.
How to Exercise
Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle to your body. Push back up to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Breath Control
Inhale as you lower your body towards the ground, and exhale as you push back up to the starting position. Focus on maintaining steady and controlled breathing throughout the exercise.
Common errors
Common errors in wide push-ups include flaring your elbows out to the sides, which puts unnecessary strain on your shoulders. Make sure to keep your elbows at a 45-degree angle to your body to protect your shoulder joints.
Weights
Grips
Variations
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Sample workouts with this movement
Fit! Programs featuring this exercise
FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
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FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
Comments and tips
Make sure to keep your body in a straight line and avoid arching or sagging in your back. Engage your core muscles to help stabilize your body. If wide push-ups are too challenging, you can modify the exercise by dropping to your knees or performing the push-ups with your hands on an elevated surface.
Cautions
Avoid overarching in your lower back or letting your hips sag towards the ground. This can put unnecessary strain on your lower back and increase the risk of injury. If you feel any pain or discomfort, stop the exercise immediately.