Wide Grip Pushups

Exercise Animation

Exercise Details

Equipment

bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

Type

compound

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles
chest
Secondary Muscles
abslatsmiddle backquadricepsshoulderstricepsbiceps

Instructions

  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.

Tips

  • 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 Instructions

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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