How To Do A Bench Pike Push-Up

The Bench Pike Push-Up Is A Bodyweight Exercise That Strengthens Core, Arms, Shoulders
INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place hands shoulder width on floor and feet slightly apart on bench.
  • Position yourself into a pike (inverted V). Crown of head in line with tailbone.
  • Curl toes under.
  • Bend elbows outward and slowly lower while aiming forehead toward floor.
  • Stop when your forehead is an inch from the floor.
  • Slowly push-up to the start position.
  • Maintain shoulder and hip stabilization throughout.
  • Repeat movement for desired repetitions.

ERRORS: 1) Arching your back. 2) Shrugging shoulders. 3) Looking up. 4) Lifting palms off floor.


MODIFICATIONS: Lower only part of the way down.


EQUIPMENT: Weight Bench


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How To Do A Single-Leg Squat

Single-Leg Squat Strengthens the Quadriceps, Calves, Glutes

The Single Leg Squat Is An Advanced Lower Body Exercise That Needs No Equipment

I N S T R U C T I O N S
  • Stand on one foot with hands on hips, toe pointed forward. Draw in your abs.
  • Squat down on one leg as deep as possible driving the hips back. Align knee over toes.
  • Maintain balance throughout. Ensure weight is balanced, back doesn’t round or excessively arch, knee does not collapse inward, and torso and hips do not rotate.

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