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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Begin in a high plank position with your hands placed wider than shoulder-width apart, fingers pointing forward.
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Ensure your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels, engaging your core and glutes.
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If using a weight plate, have it securely placed on your upper back, between your shoulder blades.
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Bend your elbows, allowing them to flare out to the sides, and slowly lower your chest towards the floor.
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Continue lowering until your chest is just above the floor or your elbows form a 90-degree angle.
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Push through your hands to extend your arms and return to the starting high plank position, maintaining a straight body line throughout the movement.
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.
