Pike Push Up
A pike push-up is a bodyweight press with the hips elevated, moving the head toward the floor between or ahead of the hands.
Movement and evidence
A pike push-up is a bodyweight press with the hips elevated, moving the head toward the floor between or ahead of the hands. Exercise setup and variation change joint demands and muscle contribution. The cited evidence supports specific tested conditions, not universal isolation or one mandatory technique.
Push-up muscle-activation study · ACSM resistance-training position stand 2026
Programming and limits
Use a controlled range and a load or pace suited to current ability. Progress according to training response. No exercise alone guarantees injury prevention, body-composition change or faster HYROX® performance.
Push-up muscle-activation study · ACSM resistance-training position stand 2026
FAQ
What defines this exercise?
A pike push-up is a bodyweight press with the hips elevated, moving the head toward the floor between or ahead of the hands.
Is there one required load or pace?
No. It should match technique, ability and training response.
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