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Wide-Grip Push-Up exercise illustration

Wide-Grip Push-Up

A push up with the hands set wider than the shoulders, which puts more of the work on the chest.

Body part
Chest
Equipment
Bodyweight
Category
Strength
Pattern
Horizontal push
Mainly works
Chest
Also
Front delts and triceps

Cues

  1. Hands wider than the shoulders
  2. Body in one straight line
  3. Lower the chest toward the floor
  4. Press back up