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Exercises

Pike push-up

Pike push-up: a pike push-up on the mat, hips high in an upside-down V, head lowering between the hands
ShouldersTricepsCue Hips high; lower the head between the hands.
  • 2–3sets
  • 8–10reps or time
  • 60 srest between sets

How to do it

  1. Start in a push-up, then walk your feet in and lift your hips high.
  2. Your body forms an upside-down V, head between your arms.
  3. Bend your elbows to lower the top of your head toward the floor.
  4. Press back up through your shoulders.

Common mistakes

  • Letting the hips drop into a push-up.
  • Flaring the elbows wide.
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