Pike Push-up

Benefits

• Shoulder pressing without equipment
• Builds towards handstand push-ups

How to do it

1. Hips up in an upside-down V
2. Lower the head in front of the hands
3. Push back up through the shoulders

Common mistakes

• Turning it into a regular push-up
• Flaring elbows wide

Starting prescription

Safety and limitations

• Shoulder · Avoid
  Avoid with a moderate or worse shoulder limitation; use an easier alternative.
• Wrist · Avoid
  Avoid with a severe or worse wrist limitation; use an easier alternative.

Health & safety

Alternatives

Programs that use it