Staggered-hands Push-up

Primary muscles
Chest
Secondary muscles
Triceps, Shoulders
Equipment
Other
Movement pattern
Horizontal Push

Steps

  1. 1 Begin in a high plank position with your hands on the floor, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2 Stagger your hands by moving one hand a few inches forward and the other hand a few inches backward.
  3. 3 Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels, engaging your core.
  4. 4 Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the floor, maintaining a straight body.
  5. 5 Continue lowering until your chest is just above the floor.
  6. 6 Push through your hands to extend your elbows and return to the starting staggered-hand plank position.

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