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How to do a pike push-ups

A push-up with your hips high in an upside-down V — shifts the work onto your shoulders. The closest thing to a shoulder press with no kit.

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How to do it

1. 1Start in a downward-dog shape, hips high
2. 2Lower the top of your head toward the floor
3. 3Press back up, keeping your hips high

Muscles worked

An easier way in

The pike push-up with your hands on something raised and steady. Same shoulder work, less of your weight to press. Work with this version for as long as you like — when the full one feels within reach, give it a go.

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