Triangle 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
8-20
How to do Triangle Push Ups
Start in a plank position with fists on the ground in neutral grip. Lower to one side, press up, then lower to the opposite side and press up, creating a triangle pattern with your movements.
Common mistakes
Maintain a straight line from head to heels. Avoid letting the hips sag or rise too high.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower; exhale when pressing back up. Alternate sides with each rep.
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
