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Wide Grip Push Ups
A push-up variation with a wider hand placement to emphasize the chest.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- pectoralis major · anterior deltoid · serratus anterior · triceps brachii
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- No equipment
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Start in a high plank with hands wider than shoulder-width.
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Lower your chest toward the floor by bending your elbows.
- Keep your core braced and glutes engaged.
- Press back up until your arms are extended.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your elbows at roughly 45 degrees from your torso.
- Maintain a straight line from head to heels.
- Lower until your chest is close to the floor.