8 Essential Push Up Variations That Build Your Entire Body

Standard Push-Up: Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and arms fully extended.

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Wide-Grip Push-Up: Place your hands wider than shoulder-width apart. This variation emphasizes the chest muscles more than the standard push-up.

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Close-Grip Push-Up: Position your hands closer together, directly under your shoulders. This variation places more emphasis on the triceps.

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Diamond Push-Up: Form a diamond shape with your hands by touching your thumbs and index fingers together. Keep your elbows close to your body as you lower yourself down.

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Decline Push-Up: Elevate your feet on a bench or step while keeping your hands on the ground.

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Incline Push-Up: Place your hands on an elevated surface such as a bench or step, with your feet on the ground. This variation reduces the intensity and targets the lower chest and triceps.

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Pike Push-Up: Start in a downward dog position with your hips raised and your body forming an inverted V shape. Lower your head towards the ground by bending your elbows, then push back up.

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Clapping Push-Up: Perform a standard push-up, but explosively push off the ground with enough force to lift your hands off the ground.

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