Combine Flexibility and Strength with Hindu Push Ups

Hindu Push Ups

Rep Range

10-20

Hints

Begin in a pike position with feet hip-width apart, hands on the ground shoulder-width apart, hips pushed towards the sky. Dive down, swooping your head and chest close to the ground, then arching the back and moving forward. Reverse the motion to return to the starting position.

Common Mistakes

Avoid arching the lower back excessively during the swoop. Ensure a fluid movement, rather than disjointed phases.

Breathing

Inhale during the downward swoop. Exhale as you push back up to the starting position.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Chest

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders, Triceps, Core, Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae

Tertiary Muscles

Lower Body