Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Pike Push-up, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Deltoids |
| Also | Triceps brachii, Trapezius |
Setup
Feet on the floor or on a box for a harder version; the step before handstand push-ups.
How to do it well
- Hips high in a pike, head between the arms
- Lower the head toward the floor in front of the hands
- Press back up to the pike
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips drop into a push-up
- Bending the knees to get closer
Free programs with Pike Push-up
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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.