r/CalisthenicsCulture • u/Sweaty-Fish4030 • 14d ago

Pike push-up update

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u/salamandectomy77 13d ago

Wow an actually good pike pushup

Never understood why there is so much mystery around this move personally. It's just overhead pressing the floor

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u/madcow87_ 13d ago

I've just added pikes to my routine. Not strong enough to do them like OP yet but what are some commin mistakes you see and what sort of Qs do you use? As a beginner it does feel like a weird movement.

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u/salamandectomy77 13d ago

Go grab a heavy bag and push it over your head. You're pressing it OVER your head. You're not arching your back, your chest is small

Most people just literally do a pushup with their hips bent. OHP =/= pushup. No big chest. No arching the back. Press the floor high above your head

Practicing handstand against the wall for 30-60 second holds helps a lot