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What is Pike Push-Up?
A push-up done in a piked position to target the shoulders.
In context
Pike Push-Up is a key concept in calisthenics. A push-up done in a piked position to target the shoulders. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related calisthenics terms
Common questions.
What does pike push-up mean?
A push-up done in a piked position to target the shoulders.
What category does pike push-up belong to?
Pike Push-Up is a term from calisthenics in strength and fitness training. Browse more calisthenics terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does pike push-up matter for training?
Understanding pike push-up helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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