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Modified Hindu Push-Up (male) exercise animation

Modified Hindu Push-Up (male)

Category
Chest
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Pectorals

This flowing push-up variation moves the hips up and down through the rep, blending a downward-dog stretch with the pressing motion, which trains shoulder and hip mobility alongside chest and triceps strength. It's a more dynamic, whole-body take on the push-up than the strict version.

How to Do the Modified Hindu Push-Up (male)

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Lower your body towards the ground, bending your elbows and keeping your core engaged.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Modified Hindu Push-Up (male) primarily targets the Pectorals, with Triceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Shoulders, Core.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have body weight? These target the same pectorals with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Modified Hindu Push-Up (male) work?
The Modified Hindu Push-Up (male) primarily targets the pectorals, with the triceps and shoulders, core assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Modified Hindu Push-Up (male)?
The Modified Hindu Push-Up (male) is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Modified Hindu Push-Up (male)?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Chest Dip (kneeling) targets the same pectorals using leverage machine instead.