Wide Grip Pushups

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Wide Grip Pushups is a beginner compound bodyweight exercise that mainly works the chest, with the abs, lats and middle back assisting.

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Muscles worked

Front
Back

Primary

How to do Wide Grip Pushups

  1. 1

    Start in a plank position, and shift your hands out so you’re in a wide plank. Your hands should be a little wider than your shoulders, fingers facing outwards.

  2. 2

    Bend your arms and lower your body towards the floor, stopping when your elbows are at about 90 degrees. Keep your body straight.

  3. 3

    Push through the floor back into plank.

Form cues

  • Keep your fingers spread out so you have maximum contact with the floor. This helps your control.
  • Elevate your hips a bit, this ensures your back stays nice and straight. Don’t let your shoulders sag or your hips dip towards the floor.

Breathing: 1. Inhale as you lower your body to the ground. 2. Exhale as you push up. 3. Don’t hold your breath

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