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Dive Bomber Push Up

Learn how to perform Dive Bomber Push Up, a Chest exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Support yourself on hands and feet and lift your hips into an inverted V.

STEP 2

Start phase

Bend your elbows to sweep your chest low and forward, then lift your chest.

STEP 3

End phase

Bend your elbows again to sweep your chest low, then lift your hips back and up to return.

STEP 4

Target muscles

This movement primarily works your chest. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid excessive lower-back arching or forcing a depth that feels uncomfortable in your shoulders.

STEP 6

Breathing

Inhale as your chest lowers and exhale as you press through the floor to lift it.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Reverse the sweeping path to bring your hips back and up, keeping the entire return slow and controlled.

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