Judo Push-up

Muscle Groups: Shoulders

Judo Push-up focuses on Shoulders, with Chest, Triceps working as supporting muscles.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Judo Push-up with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Begin in a pike position with your hands and feet on the floor, keeping your hips lifted high.

  2. 2

    Sweep your body forward and down, lowering your chest close to the floor while extending your spine.

  3. 3

    Push up through your hands, arching your back and lifting your chest and head, keeping your hips low.

  4. 4

    Reverse the sweeping motion to return to the starting pike position with your hips high.

Secondary Muscles

While Judo Push-up primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Chest, Triceps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.

Related Exercises

If you enjoyed Judo Push-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.

These exercises work the same primary muscles as Judo Push-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.

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