Pike push-up
- Strength
- Intermediate
- Bodyweight
Muscles worked
Main: Shoulders · Also: Triceps
Measured in reps.
How to do it
- Start in a push-up position, then walk your feet in and lift your hips so your body forms an upside-down V.
- Bend your elbows to lower the top of your head toward the floor.
- Press back up.
Tip: Raise your feet on a step to make it harder.
Take extra care if…
- You have a current problem with your shoulders, wrists. This exercise puts load through them.
- Weight held overhead. This is not recommended during pregnancy for some of these, so check with your midwife or doctor.
General guidance only, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts, and get advice from a doctor or qualified professional if pain continues.