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Hindu Push-Up

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3sets
8-12reps
60srest
~6.1kcal/min

How to do it

Muscles worked

Secondary
ChestTricepsLower Back

Secondary muscles help but are not the main target

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Feel it right

Where you should feel it, the one cue to remember, and quick fixes when you feel it somewhere else.

You should feel it inShoulders

Chest and back of the arms pushing, abs holding the body straight like a plank.

Key cue (the coach says it during the set)“Body straight, elbows at 45, chest to the floor.”

Tempo · Down 2 s · push 1 s

Choosing the load: Too easy? Slow down or pause at the hardest point. Too hard? Use an easier version (knees, incline, band).

Feel it somewhere else? Fix it like this

  • Feel it in Lower backHips sagging. Squeeze glutes and brace abs; drop to your knees if you cannot hold a straight line.
  • Feel it in WristsWrists hurt from the angle. Spread the fingers, press through the whole palm, or use handles / fists.
  • Barely felt itToo light or too fast. Lower for 3 seconds, pause 1 second at the stretch, and pick a load that leaves only 1–2 reps in the tank.
  • Joint painSharp or joint pain is a stop sign: end this set, lower the weight, shorten the range — if it repeats, switch to an easier variation.

During a workout we ask after the first set where you felt it and give the fix right away — and remember it for next time.

Tips

  • Move slowly and smoothly — control matters more than speed.
  • Keep your elbows close to your sides as you swoop through.

Common mistakes

  • Letting your hips sag onto the floor in the upward-dog position.

Breathing

Inhale as you swoop down and forward, exhale as you push back.

Equipment needed

Recommended by goal

Build muscle3–4 sets × 8–12 reps · rest 60–90 s
Strength4–5 sets × 4–6 reps · rest 2–3 min
Endurance2–3 sets × 15–20 reps · rest 30–45 s

Variations of this move

Alternatives for the same muscle