Push-Up Variations (Target the Chest, Shoulders, Triceps!) Performing pushups with your hands elevated on a dumbbell (or any platform) allows you to work your chest through a deeper stretch, which is superior for chest growth. On the other hand, elevating your feet and performing pushups in an L-shaped position shifts the focus to your shoulders (called Pike Pushup). If elevated pike pushups are too challenging, you can always modify by performing them without the bench. For targeting your trice

Pushup Variations (KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!) 1️⃣ Sphinx Pushups – Hands placed in front of your shoulders ➡️ Targets the triceps. 2️⃣ Standard Pushups – Hands directly under your shoulders ➡️ Primarily works the chest. 3️⃣ Pseudo Planche Pushups – Hands slightly behind your shoulders ➡️ Shifts more load to the shoulders, still works the chest. 4️⃣ Reverse Grip Pushups – Fingers pointing toward your feet, hands under or just behind shoulders ➡️ Increases biceps involvement while still training chest