wide hand push up
wide hand push up — highlighted muscle: pectorals

Muscles worked

pectorals, triceps, shoulders

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wide hand push up

Body part
chest
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Start in a high plank position with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Keep your body in a straight line from head to toe.

  3. 3

    Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.

  4. 4

    Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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