Crucifix Push Ups
This chest exercise mainly works your middle chest, with help from your upper chest, lower chest and shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
10-20
How to do Crucifix Push Ups
Begin in a push-up position but with both hands wide and fingers pointing outward. Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the ground, then push back up.
Common mistakes
Avoid letting the hips sag or raise too high. Keep your body in a straight line throughout the movement.
Breathing
Exhale as you lower; inhale as you push back to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Middle Chest
Secondary Muscles
Upper Chest, Lower Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Core, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae, Lower Body
