Exercise technique

wide hand push up

The wide hand push up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the pectoral muscles by increasing the distance between the hands, placing more emphasis on the chest compared to a standard push up. It also engages the triceps and shoulders as secondary muscles.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Keep your body in a straight line from head to toe.
  3. Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
  4. Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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