Hindu Push Up. How-to, proper form and tips
The exercise is highly focused on shoulders, although arms and core are also activated. Strong shoulders are needed to do some reps with a correct form.
Video demonstration
(excerpt from 'Seal Push-Ups - FitRanX'
by Sgt Nick Rians)
How to and step by step instructions:
- Lie on the floor in a push-up position, hands at the height of your shoulders, hands and feet wither than your shoulders.
- Straight core and arms, bend you waist, and straight your legs, forming a perfect V.
- Bend your arms, bring the chest close to the ground near your hands, and extend them again taking shoulders ad head to the front and above as possible.
- Return to the initial position, passing the chest again near the floor where your hands are.
Hints & tips:
- You need strong shoulders for a proper form.
- Exercise is harder if hands and feet are closer.
Benefits:
- Shoulder flexibility and strength.
- Overall upper body and core strength.
Muscles worked and body parts involved:
Muscles: Core & Upper body
Primary muscles: Shoulder, Triceps, Chest, Lowerback
Secondary muscles: Biceps, Abs, Upper Back, Glutes
Other names
The exercise can be found with other names. Examples are:
- Hindu Push Up
- Diver Push Up
- Dive Bomber Push Up
- Seal Push Up
- Hindu Press Up
