Pushups

[SanShou]

Ok I'm sure this has been covered somewhere, but I've heard that a certain type of pushup or something like a pushup works your triceps... when I do pushups I can just feel it in my chest muscles. Any ideas?

[ysc87]

think muscle-wise... since triceps are used when extending, just flip around on your back and do dips.

[SanShou]

That hurts my shoulders- i dont think i do them right

[Armbar]

Try this:

Get into normal push-up position hands shoulder width apart. Now, bring both hands closer together and form a triangle with your thumbs and index fingers. Now push up from this position. I find it hits my Triceps alot more, and challenges my arm muscles.

[Jerry]

Pushups generally work more on the chest and biceps. Flip the picture upside down and see yourself doing a bench press. Yes diamond pushups burn those triceps nicely.