Push-Ups - Wide Hand Position
Differentiation: Mechanics
This variation of a Push-Up is unique. Here is how: you place your hands wider than your shoulders. | Your hands are closer together when performing a normal push-up. You activate your triceps when your hands are closer together. This wider hand position intensely builds your outer chest muscles.
Starting Position
To get into starting position, do this...
1) Locate an area of the gym with ample floor space to perform the exercise.
2) Position your body off the floor on your hands
3) ...and toes.
4) Spread your hands wider than shoulder-width apart
5) ...and fully extend your arms.
Main Mechanics
Once in starting position, do this...
1) This is the starting position.
2) Inhale as you bend your elbows to lower your chest toward the floor as far as you can go.
3) Hold this position for a count of one second.
4) Then, exhale as you push your body upward - until your arms are again straight.
5) Repeat reps for a full set.
Proper Form
Pay special attention to following proper form by...
Keep your back, legs and head straight.
Gear Advice
Some guys choose to use an aid for push-ups when doing this exercise. It is optional and we have an entire video covering their use and advantages. If you want to add precision/an extra factor to this exercise, we have listed a link below to a Harbinger brand Padded Handle Push-Up Bars - which you can order from Amazon dot com. You take this with you to the gym or perform this exercise at home.
Gear You'll Need
| Brand | Product | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Harbinger 373500 Padded Handle Push-Up Bars | $16.47 |
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