Exercise Lab

Wide Pushup -- Feet Elevated


Equipment

  • Bench
  • Box
  • Chair

Muscle Groups

  • Abs & Core
  • Chest
  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs
  • Shoulders
  • Triceps

Purposes

  • Chest strength
  • Front deltoids strength
  • Triceps strength
  • Abdominal strength
  • Hip strength

Description

  • In a pushup position, balance on your hands and feet, with feet elevated on a step-box and hands placed wide.
  • Keep your head, neck, and body aligned in a straight.
  • Lower yourself as far as you can by bending your arms.
  • Push back up to the top.

ProTip

  • Keep your entire spine straight

Mistakes

  • Dropping the head
  • Drooping the lower back
  • Keeping the hips too low
  • Keeping the hips up too high
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