1 / 5Wide-Grip Push-up
A push-up with the hands set wider than the shoulders. The wider grip puts more of the work on the chest and less on the triceps.
ChestShouldersTriceps
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Shoulders, Triceps
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 8–12
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Start in a high plank with your hands much wider than your shoulders.
- 2Keep your body in a straight line.
- 3Lower your chest toward the floor.
- 4Push back up to the start.
Common mistakes
- Placing the hands so wide that the shoulders hurt
- Letting the hips sag
- Only lowering halfway
Tips
- Set your hands about one and a half shoulder-widths apart
- Lower until your chest is a fist above the floor
- Keep your body in one straight line from head to heels
Questions
Is wide push-up better for the chest?
It puts a bit more load on the chest than a normal push-up. Mixing both works well.
How wide is too wide?
If you feel it in the front of the shoulder joint rather than the chest, bring your hands in.
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