Wide-grip Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Wide-grip Push-up focuses on Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, with Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Wide-grip Push-up with proper form and technique.
- 1
Start in a plank position with your hands placed wider than shoulder-width apart, fingers pointing forward.
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Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core and glutes.
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Lower your chest towards the floor by bending your elbows out to the sides, maintaining a straight body.
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Continue lowering until your chest is just above the floor or as low as your flexibility allows.
- 5
Push through your hands to extend your arms and return to the starting plank position.
Secondary Muscles
While Wide-grip Push-up primarily targets Chest, Shoulders, Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs . 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 Wide-grip Push-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Wide-grip 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.
