Bodyweight

Pike Push Up

The Pike Push Up is a bodyweight workout targeting the shoulders, upper back, and arms, mimicking an overhead press. It enhances muscle strength and overall body stability.

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Pike Push Up instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Get into a push-up position, but walk your feet closer to your hands so your body forms an inverted 'V' shape.

Lower your upper body towards the floor by bending at the elbows.

Keep looking at your feet throughout the exercise to maintain your balance.

Push your body back up to the starting position, straightening your arms but keeping your legs and back in the same position.

Repeat for your desired number of reps.

Get into a push-up position, but walk your feet closer to your hands so your body forms an inverted 'V' shape.

Lower your upper body towards the floor by bending at the elbows.

Keep looking at your feet throughout the exercise to maintain your balance.

Push your body back up to the starting position, straightening your arms but keeping your legs and back in the same position.

Repeat for your desired number of reps.

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