Weighted Wide-hands Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Shoulders
Weighted Wide-hands Push-up focuses on Chest, Shoulders, with Abs, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Wide-hands Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Start in a plank position with your hands placed wider than shoulder-width on dumbbells.
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Lower your body toward the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them at a 45-degree angle to your sides.
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Push through your palms to raise your body back to the starting plank position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Wide-hands Push-up safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core tight to avoid sagging hips during the movement.
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Ensure your wrists are aligned under your shoulders to prevent strain.
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Avoid flaring your elbows out too wide to protect your shoulder joints.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Wide-hands Push-up primarily targets Chest, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, 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 Weighted Wide-hands Push-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Wide-hands 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.
