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Finger Push-up

Finger Push-up

ChestCalisthenic Full GymNO EQUIPMENT
Primary musclesChest، Calisthenic
EquipmentFull Gym، NO EQUIPMENT
Level—
Suggested3 × 8–12

Overview

Finger Push-up is a push-up variation performed on your fingertips instead of your palms.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Start in a push-up position

    Set up in a push-up position with your palms on the floor, fingers facing forward, and your body in a straight line.

  2. 2

    Position your fingertips

    Gradually lift your palms away from the floor and support your weight on your fingertips, keeping your wrists straight. Move your weight onto your fingertips so your palms are no longer touching the ground.

  3. 3

    Lower your body

    Bend your elbows slowly and lower your body toward the floor while keeping a straight line from head to heels.

  4. 4

    Push back up

    When your chest is near the floor, press back to the start by extending your arms.

  5. 5

    Repeat

    Continue for the desired number of reps, and keep your form controlled throughout the movement.

Benefits

Increase wrist and finger strength

Finger Push-up demands strong wrists and fingers, which can help with rock climbing, gymnastics, and martial arts.

Improve upper body strength

Finger Push-up is a demanding upper-body exercise that works the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core muscles. It can help you build strength and improve muscle definition in these areas.

Enhance grip strength

Finger Push-up can also improve grip strength, which may support weightlifting, sports, and manual labor.

Challenge your body

Finger Push-up is a difficult exercise that calls for a high level of skill and physical fitness. Including Finger Push-up in your workout routine can help you challenge your body and push your fitness forward.

Muscles worked

Target

Triceps: The triceps، located on the back of the upper arm، are also activated during a finger push-up as they work to straighten the elbow، Deltoids: The deltoids، located on the top of the shoulder، assist in lifting the body up and down during the push-up movement، Overall، the finger push-up is a full-body exercise that can help to improve upper body strength، core stability، and grip strength

Muscles worked — Finger Push-up

Alternatives & variations

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