Fingers Out 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 Fingers Out Push Ups
Begin in a plank position with your hands placed wider than shoulder width and fingers pointing out to the sides. Lower yourself until your chest is close to the ground, then push back up.
Common mistakes
Ensure wrists are aligned with shoulders. Don't let your lower back sag or hips rise up.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower; exhale as you push back up.
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
