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Wide Push Ups

How to do Wide Push Ups

1. Place your hands flat on the floor wider than shoulder width apart, aim for around 125% - 150% of your shoulder width

2. Fully extend your legs out so that only your toes and/or balls of your feet touch the floor

3. Keeping your back nice and straight, brace your core and lower your chest towards the floor by bending your elbows

4. When your chest gets to about 1 inch from the floor, hold the position briefly before pushing yourself back up to the starting position, ensuring your back remains straight throughout the entire motion

What muscles do Wide Push Ups work?

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The primary muscle used in Push Ups is the Chest. The secondary muscles used are the Shoulders and Triceps.

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