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Modified hindu push-up

Intermediate

Modified hindu push-up is a compound bodyweight exercise for the chest, also working the triceps, front delts, and abs.

What it works

Primary muscle

Chest

Also works

TricepsFront deltsAbs

Equipment
Bodyweight
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet hip-width apart.
  2. 2Lower your body towards the ground, bending your elbows and keeping your core engaged.
  3. 3As you lower your body, shift your weight back and lift your hips up towards the ceiling, creating an inverted V shape with your body.
  4. 4Continue to lower your body until your chest is just above the ground, then reverse the movement, pushing your hips back down and extending your arms to return to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Push up on bosu ballOther
  • Push-up (bosu ball)Other
  • Modified push up to lower armsBodyweight
  • Decline push-upBodyweight
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  • Side push-upBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Incline push-upBodyweight
  • Incline push-up (on box)Bodyweight
  • Push-up (wall)Bodyweight

Harder variations

  • Push-up medicine ballOther
  • Exercise ball pike push upOther
  • Push-up (on stability ball)Other
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