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Wide Push-Up — chest compound exercise in the LIFTAG library

Wide Push-Up

Compound · Weight × reps

A wider base changes shoulder and elbow angles, but it should not be described as isolating or necessarily activating the chest more; research often finds lower pectoral and triceps activity than with narrower positions. Use only a moderate, comfortable width, keep forearms controlled, and return to a standard hand position if the front of the shoulder or wrist feels strained.

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Scan the machine's QR tag and this exercise opens ready to log: sets, rest timer, PRs, and your whole progression for Wide Push-Up.

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HOW TO DO WIDE PUSH-UP

  1. Set the hands wider than shoulder width in a position that feels stable at the wrists and shoulders.
  2. Brace into a straight plank, bend the elbows, and lower the chest under control without shrugging or letting the hips sag.
  3. Press evenly through the palms to return to straight arms.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Open Wide Push-Up in LIFTAG, or tap the NFC tag / scan the QR code on the machine at a partner gym. Log each working set as weight × reps. The rest timer starts after you save the set, and PRs plus estimated 1RM update automatically.

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