Wide Grip Push Ups Video & Instructions

Wide Grip Push Ups video exercise guide. On this page you'll learn how to do a Wide Grip Push Ups using the correct technique. Below you'll find the Wide Grip Push Ups video, pictures, exercise instructions, and tips on how to get the most out of the exercise. Click the play button below to start the video!

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Exercise Instructions:

The wide grip push up places more emphasis on your chest, rather than triceps or shoulders. Kneel down on the floor and place your hands on the floor in front of you at around wider than shoulder width apart. Now take your knees off the floor and step back with your feet until your legs are outstretched and your toes are on the floor. Your body should be straight from head to toe. This is the starting position for the wide grip push up. Keeping your body straight, slowly lower your torso as low as possible without touching the floor. Pause, the raise back to the starting position. Do not lock your elbows out! Repeat for desired reps.

Tips:

Keep your body straight throughout the set, do not let your mid section sag down! Don't lock your elbows out at the top of the movement, this takes the tension off your target muscles.