How to Do Wide Grip Push Up

Form Cues

1. 1

   Hands wider than shoulder width, elbows flare slightly

2. 2

   Lower chest between hands

3. 3

   Keep the body in a straight line from head to heels, same as a standard push up

4. 4

   Press back up to full arm extension without locking the elbows aggressively

Common Mistakes

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  Hands too wide reducing range of motion — find a width that still allows full depth

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  Letting the hips sag as shoulder demand increases with the wider hand position

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  Flaring the elbows out excessively — some flare is expected here, but keep it controlled, not extreme