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Pike Push-Up

Upper body Intermediate

An inverted-V press that shifts load onto the shoulders, serving as a strength bridge toward the handstand push-up.

How to do a Pike Push-Up

  1. Start in a high plank, then walk your feet in and lift your hips into an inverted V.
  2. Set hands about shoulder-width with fingers spread and keep your hips high.
  3. Bend your elbows and lower the crown of your head toward the floor between your hands.
  4. Keep elbows near 45 degrees and press back up until your arms straighten.
  5. Maintain a neutral neck and avoid dropping into a flat plank.

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