The pike push up is one of our fundamental bodyweight strength movements. It’s great for building strong and capable shoulders and one of my favourites because there is a variation for everyone. From complete beginners to advanced athletes. However, I see a lot of us leaving gains on the table by taking the path of least resistance and bypassing the real work in this one. When it comes to strength, we actually want to take the path of most resistance. Stop pushing back to avoid the hard sticky p

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Decline Push-Up: Target Your Chest, Triceps, and Core!

Pike push-ups are a great exercise to target the shoulders and upper chest. 👉 However, it's important to be mindful of the angle at which you perform them to avoid potential shoulder injuries. Instead of doing them at a 90-degree angle, try doing them at a 75-degree angle for better contraction and to reduce the risk of injury. 👉 By adjusting the angle, you'll still get a great workout while protecting your shoulders. Always prioritize proper form and listen to your body to prevent any discomf

Pike Push-ups | Maximum Potential Calisthenics

Let’s talk Pike Push Ups 🏔��Have you ever done Pike Push ups and feel your triceps burning like hell while your shoulders are like “meh”? — read on.��🎯 Shoulders: to better target them during overhead movements like the one shown here, having a ~1.5x shoulder width is ideal. If we aim to keep our forearms vertical (which is never a bad idea) this will place our upper arm bone (humerus) at around 45 degree angle in relationship to the torso. This is known as the Scapular Plane.��In simple terms

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