Pike Push Ups

A push-up performed with hips high in a pike position, pressing at a steep angle to load the shoulders.

How to do it

1. Start in a downward dog position with hips high and hands shoulder-width apart.
2. Walk your feet closer to your hands.
3. Bend your elbows and lower your head toward the floor.
4. Keep your hips high throughout.
5. Press back up until your arms are fully extended.
6. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Tips

• The higher your hips, the more the shoulders work.
• Lower your head toward a spot slightly ahead of your hands.
• Walk your feet closer to your hands to progress toward handstand push-ups.

Muscles

Primary: Front deltoid, Side deltoid

Secondary: Traps, Triceps