ChestBodyweightIntermediate
Modified Hindu Push Up
Learn how to perform Modified Hindu Push Up, a Chest exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.
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STEP 1
Setup
Place your hands shoulder-width apart and start in a long push-up position.
STEP 2
Start phase
Bend your elbows to lower your chest, then lift your hips backward and up as you straighten your arms.
STEP 3
End phase
From the hips-high position, move your body forward again into the starting push-up position.
STEP 4
Target muscles
This movement primarily works your chest. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.
STEP 5
Common mistakes
Avoid snapping your elbows straight or moving quickly with a sagging lower back.
STEP 6
Breathing
Inhale as you lower your chest and exhale as you press against the floor.
STEP 7
Coach tip
Connect lowering your chest with moving your hips backward in a smooth sequence.
