Bodyweight Tiger Bend Push-Up
The tiger bend push-up starts in a forearm plank and requires you to press up to a full push-up position using only tricep extension. It is one of the most challenging bodyweight tricep exercises and builds tremendous lockout strength.
How to Perform
Start in a forearm plank position with elbows directly under your shoulders.
Press your palms into the floor and extend your elbows to push up to a full push-up position.
Keep your body in a rigid plank line throughout — do not pike the hips.
Lower yourself back to the forearm plank position with control.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Piking the hips upward to make the press easier, which removes tricep loading.
Walking the hands too far forward, which changes the angle and reduces difficulty.
Not fully extending to the top push-up position, which limits the tricep contraction.
Muscle Activation
Variations
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