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Wide push-ups, illustrated in 3 steps
Start in a comfortable high plank.

Desk exercise

Wide push-ups

A simple move for your chest, shoulders and arms, done on the floor. About 35 seconds.

Position
On the floor
Equipment
None
Time
About 35 seconds
Works
chest, shoulders and arms

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How to do wide push-ups

  1. Set

    Start in a comfortable high plank.

  2. 1

    Set your hands wider than your shoulders.

  3. 2

    Lower your chest with your elbows angled back.

  4. 3

    Press the floor away to return.

Take care. Use your knees or a smaller range if this position feels uncomfortable.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

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Illustration adapted from Everkinetic / Workout Guide by Bryl Lim, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.