Shoulder Push-up
Muscle Groups: Shoulders, Triceps
Shoulder Push-up focuses on Shoulders, Triceps, with Chest working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Shoulder Push-up with proper form and technique.
- 1
Start in a pike position with your hands on the floor, shoulder-width apart, and your feet hip-width apart.
- 2
Lift your hips high towards the ceiling, forming an inverted V shape with your body, keeping your legs and back as straight as possible.
- 3
Bend your elbows, lowering the top of your head towards the floor between your hands, keeping your hips elevated.
- 4
Once your head lightly touches the floor or you reach your maximum depth, push through your hands to extend your arms.
- 5
Return to the starting pike position with your arms fully extended and hips lifted high.
Secondary Muscles
While Shoulder Push-up primarily targets Shoulders, Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Chest . 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 Shoulder Push-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Shoulder 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.
