Intermediate
Staggered-Hands Pushup
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Staggered-Hands Pushup strengthens your upper body and explicitly targets the chest, shoulders, triceps, and arms. This movement also helps to tone and tighten your core.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Get into a standard push-up position with your right hand just above your right shoulder and your left hand just below your left shoulder. -
Step 2
Lower your body to the floor, tensing your core and pressing your elbows to your sides. When your chest touches the floor, pause and then return to the starting position. Repeat, and then change the position of the hands.
Muscle Groups
Staggered-Hands Pushup targets Delts, Pecs, Total Body, Triceps as seen below.
Exercise Tip
- Avoid shifting hips. Instead, keep your core tight and your back straight throughout the movement.
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