Chest exercise · body weight
Modified Hindu Push-Up (Male)
The modified hindu push-up (male) is a bodyweight exercise that targets the chest (pectorals), with the triceps, shoulders and core assisting.
- Target muscle
- Pectorals
- Also works
- Triceps, shoulders, core
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Chest
How to do the modified hindu push-up (male)
- Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet hip-width apart.
- Lower your body towards the ground, bending your elbows and keeping your core engaged.
- As you lower your body, shift your weight back and lift your hips up towards the ceiling, creating an inverted V shape with your body.
- Continue to lower your body until your chest is just above the ground, then reverse the movement, pushing your hips back down and extending your arms to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the chest (pectorals). The triceps, shoulders and core work as secondary muscles. See all chest exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
