Staggered Hand Push-Ups / Pushups
How to Do Staggered Hand Push-Ups / Pushups
- Lying face down, place your hands below your shoulders and your feet directly behind you. Brace your core and maintain a flat back. Shift your left hand slightly above shoulder height while you shift your right hand back towards your ribs.
- Push yourself up to the starting position, feeling the contraction in your core, chest, and shoulders.
- Slowly lower yourself and once your upper arms are parallel with the floor, pause, and return to the starting position. Repeat by switching the hand positions.
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Staggered Hand Push-Ups / Pushups Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Staggered Hand Push-Ups / Pushups targets abs and chest and shoulders and also works triceps. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Single arm side / lateral raises / shoulder abductions, trx suspension strap planks and kettlebell windmills. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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