Elevated Pike Press (between benches)

The Elevated Pike Press (between benches) primarily works the Anterior Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Serratus Anterior, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Triceps (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Biceps Brachii (Short Head), Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Iliopsoas, Levator Scapulae, Rectus Abdominis, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Trapezius (Upper). It is a bodyweight compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A bodyweight compound push exercise targeting the Anterior Deltoid.

EquipmentBodyweight
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Push
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryAnterior Deltoid
SecondaryBrachialis, Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Serratus Anterior, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Triceps (Long Head)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand between two incline benches positioned side by side slightly apart at end nearest head. Place hands on ends of benches and straighten arms. Position forefeet on opposite ends of bench. Raise rear end high up with arms, back, and knees straight. Execution: Lower head between ends of benches by bending arms. Push body back up to original position by extending arms. Repeat. Comments: Keep knees and back straight. A slight curve (spinal flexion) is acceptable ifhamstrings are tight.

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