Exercises / Intermediate
Pike push-ups with elevation
- Anterior Deltoid
- Serratus
- Triceps
- Upper Chest
- Upper Trapezius
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
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01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a push-up position with your hips elevated. You can do this on the floor or on grips.
Perform arm flexion and, when at the point of maximum flexion, lean your body forward until your feet lift off the ground. Avoid doing this by jumping with your feet, the elevation should come from the inclination.
Return to the starting position to complete one repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Anterior Deltoid
Serratus
Triceps
Upper Chest
Upper Trapezius
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength35
- Explosivity0
- Technique30
- Cardio5
- Mobility25
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