Exercises / Intermediate
45° push-ups
- Triceps
- Upper Chest
- Anterior Deltoid
- Upper Trapezius
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 4
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
01 / Steps
How to do it
From a handstand position, without arching your back.
Bend your arms and at the same time let your body lower until it is at a 45° angle with respect to the ground.
To complete the movement, extend your arms and at the same time bring your body back to vertical.
Try to keep your back and legs in a straight line. You can do it on the floor, on push up grips or on parallettes.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Upper Chest
Anterior Deltoid
Upper Trapezius
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength55
- Explosivity0
- Technique55
- Cardio0
- Mobility25
Sessions
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