Feet-elevated pike push-up
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Delts · Front
- Low load
- Core, Triceps, and Upper back
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
How to do it
Set the feet on a sturdy chair or step and the hands on the floor, then pike the hips as high as possible so the torso approaches vertical. Bend the elbows to lower the top of the head toward the floor between the hands, and press back to straight arms. The higher the feet and the more vertical the torso, the closer this comes to a handstand push-up — raise the surface gradually.
Form cues
- Stack the hips over the shoulders as much as you can
- Lower the head between the hands under full control
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ShoulderWristNeck
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.