Pike Push-up
How to Do:
- Set Up: Start in a push-up position, but lift your hips up towards the ceiling, forming an inverted "V" shape with your body. Your hands should be shoulder-width apart and your feet together, with your legs straight.
- Position: Keep your arms extended and your head between your arms, facing the floor. Your body should form a triangle, with your hips as the peak.
- Lower: Bend your elbows and lower your head towards the floor. Keep your body rigid and maintain the inverted "V" shape throughout the movement.
- Press: Push through your hands to straighten your arms and raise your body back to the starting position. Exhale as you push up.
- Repeat: Perform the desired number of repetitions, ensuring controlled movement throughout the exercise.
Benefits:
The pike push-up is an excellent bodyweight exercise that focuses on building shoulder strength, particularly in the deltoids. By positioning the body with the hips raised high, the pike push-up mimics a vertical pressing motion similar to an overhead press, making it effective for targeting the upper body. This exercise also works the triceps, upper chest, and core, as they are engaged for stability. The pike push-up can help improve shoulder mobility and endurance, making it a great addition to any bodyweight workout routine.
