Smart Workout Diary

Pike Push-Up

A bodyweight shoulder press performed with the hands and feet on the floor and hips raised. The body forms an inverted V while the arms lower and lift the upper body.

Demonstration

Instructions

  1. Place your hands about shoulder-width apart on the floor and raise your hips into an inverted V. Keep your feet on the floor and soften your knees if needed.
  2. Bend your elbows backward and lower your head toward a point slightly in front of your hands, keeping your hips high.
  3. Press through your palms to straighten your arms and return to the starting position.
Muscle Group
Front Delts
Other Muscle Groups
Triceps, Upper Chest, Abs
Type
Calisthenics
Mechanics
Compound
Movement Patterns
Vertical Push
Laterality
Bilateral
Movement Mode
Dynamic
Equipment
Body Only
Difficulty
Intermediate

Technique tips

  1. Control the descent without resting your weight on your head. Avoid flaring your elbows directly out to the sides.