Bodyweight Pike Push-Up
The pike push-up places your body in an inverted V position to shift the load onto the shoulders rather than the chest. It is an excellent bodyweight progression toward handstand push-ups and builds pressing strength without equipment.
How to Perform
Start in a push-up position, then walk your feet toward your hands until your hips are high and your body forms an inverted V.
Keep your hands shoulder width apart and look back toward your feet.
Bend your elbows and lower the top of your head toward the floor between your hands.
Press back up to the starting position by driving through your palms.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Not elevating the hips enough, which turns it into a decline push-up for the chest.
Flaring the elbows out to the sides instead of bending them forward at 45 degrees.
Looking forward instead of back toward the feet, which misaligns the pressing angle.
Muscle Activation
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