Exercises / Intermediate
Aztec push-ups
- Triceps
- Abs
- Hip Flexors
- Upper Chest
- Lower Chest
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform an explosive push-up.
Lift your entire body off the ground and try to touch your toes with the tips of your fingers, raising your hips as high as possible.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Abs
Hip Flexors
Upper Chest
Lower Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength70
- Explosivity70
- Technique60
- Cardio40
- Mobility55
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