Elevated Pike Push-ups

Feet-elevated pike push-up that increases vertical shoulder loading toward a handstand push-up

Difficulty

Advanced

Primary muscles

Shoulders

Secondary muscles

Chest, Triceps

Equipment

None — bodyweight

How to do it

Place your feet on a chair or step and hands on the floor in a pike position with hips high. Bend your elbows to lower the top of your head toward the floor, then press back up to the start