Wide Push-up

How To

Wide-grip push-ups take some of the heat off your triceps and into your chest and biceps muscles.

Tips

Hand placement

Place your hands on the ground wider than shoulder-width apart, with your fingers facing forward or slightly turned outwards for added comfort.

Maintain proper body alignment

Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels, engaging your core and glutes to prevent your hips from sagging or lifting too high.

Elbows at 45 degrees

As you lower your body, aim to keep your elbows at a 45-degree angle from your torso rather than flaring them out to the sides. This helps protect your shoulders and engages the correct muscles.

Controlled tempo

Lower your body in a controlled manner, pause briefly at the bottom, and then press back up with control. Avoid bouncing or using momentum to complete the push-up.

Full range of motion

Aim to lower your chest to the ground or as close as possible, and fully extend your arms at the top to engage your chest muscles effectively.

Breathe

Inhale as you lower your body, and exhale as you push back up to the starting position.