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wide hand push up

wide hand push up exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: pectorals. Equipment: body weight.

wide hand push up exercise demonstration
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
chest
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

triceps, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Keep your body in a straight line from head to toe.
  3. Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
  4. Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.