Technique
Start in a downward dog position with hands and feet on the ground, hips elevated high. Lower your head toward the ground by bending your arms, then push back up to the starting position while maintaining the pike shape.
A challenging bodyweight exercise that targets the shoulders and triceps by performing a push-up with an elevated hip position, creating a pike-like body shape.
Start in a downward dog position with hands and feet on the ground, hips elevated high. Lower your head toward the ground by bending your arms, then push back up to the starting position while maintaining the pike shape.
Begin in a downward dog position with hands shoulder-width apart, feet hip-width apart, and hips elevated high to create an inverted V-shape with your body.
Return to the starting downward dog position with arms fully extended, maintaining the elevated hip position throughout the movement.
Keep hips high, maintain pike position, control the movement, engage core
Dropping hips, rushing the movement, not maintaining form, arching back
Try handstand push-ups, add resistance, increase reps, or perform on unstable surface.
Use elevated surface for hands, perform regular push-ups, reduce range of motion.
Maintain proper form to avoid shoulder strain. Stop if you experience pain in shoulders, wrists, or neck. Consult a professional if you have upper body issues.