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Wide Grip Push Up

A calisthenics exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps through controlled push-up movements with a wide hand placement, improving upper body strength and stability.

Exercise Overview

Category

Dynamic Calisthenics

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Intermediate

Technique

Begin in a plank position with hands placed wider than shoulder-width apart. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your chest nearly touches the ground. Push back up to the starting position.

Starting Position

Begin in a plank position with hands wide apart, core engaged, and body straight.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position with arms fully extended, maintaining control throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Keep your body straight, control the movement, engage your core, maintain form

Common Mistakes

Sagging hips, not maintaining form, rushing the movement, poor hand placement

Progression Tips

Add weight, increase repetitions, perform variations, or add pause at bottom.

Regression Tips

Perform on knees, reduce repetitions, or practice basic push-ups first.

Safety Notes

Stop if you experience pain in the shoulders, elbows, or wrists. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. This exercise requires good upper body strength and stability.