Wide pushup

Skill Tree

Muscles

Technique

  1. Start in a Plank position and widen your grip until your hands are about two times shoulderwidth apart.
  2. Lower yourself down until your chest almost touches the ground, then push yourself back up.

Form tips

  1. Keep your Abs engaged and a posterior Pelvic tilt .
  2. Push your shoulders forward at the top ( Shoulder protraction ) and maintain your shoulders pulled towards your hips the whole time ( Shoulder depression ).

Risks

  1. The elbows-out position can put undue stress on the shoulder. Practice this exercise carefully to avoid injury. Keep your shoulders pulled towards your hips ( Shoulder depression ) to reduce the risks.

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