Exercises / Intermediate
Pike push-ups
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Upper Chest
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Lying on your stomach, bring your hands and feet together, lifting your hips.
Perform push-ups with your head between your arms.
These push-ups are used to add shoulder work.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid
Upper Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength40
- Explosivity0
- Technique40
- Cardio15
- Mobility40
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
Marina
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Lower Chest
41 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Vectis
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Abs
40 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Shoulder and triceps builder
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Serratus ∙ Upper Chest
41 min · 6 exercises
Beginner
Shoulder and triceps builder
Triceps ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Upper Chest
26 min · 4 exercises
Intermediate
Ferrum
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Serratus ∙ Upper Chest
43 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Handstand Preparation
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Hip Flexors
44 min · 6 exercises
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