Exercise library · Shoulders

Pike Push-Up.

Bodyweight compound exercise primarily targeting the anterior deltoids, with secondary triceps and upper chest involvement.

IntermediateBodyweight
Pike Push-Up
The numbers
Sets
3–5
Reps
6–15
Rest
90–180
Muscles
Primary
Front delts
Secondary
Triceps · Upper chest
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Start in a push-up position, then walk your feet closer to your hands, lifting your hips high.

  2. Step 02

    Form an inverted 'V' shape with your body, keeping your legs and back straight.

  3. Step 03

    Lower your head towards the floor by bending your elbows, aiming for the crown of your head.

  4. Step 04

    Keep your elbows pointing slightly backward, not flared out to the sides.

  5. Step 05

    Push through your shoulders and triceps to return to the starting inverted 'V' position.

  6. Step 06

    Maintain core engagement throughout the movement to stabilize your body.

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Focus on driving through your shoulders to initiate the press.

  • Control the eccentric phase to maximize muscle tension.

  • Elevate your feet for increased difficulty and greater shoulder activation.