How to Grow Bigger Shoulders - NO EQUIPMENT!

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Given the coronavirus pandemic, many people need to workout at home. Don't worry, FitnessFAQs is going to show you how to grow bigger shoulders with no equipment. This means you can build muscle and shoulder strength without a gym, without dumbbells and without barbells or machines. This calisthenics exercise is called the pike pushup and can be used to create a home workout routine. Don't let the coronavirus stop you from training!

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[@intriguinglyenigmatic1743]

I have the rings plan. I've had it for a month or two and I did it for 2 weeks and lost my motivation because I couldnt do the workouts because I went out of town and didnt have time or had gatherings to go to. I workout at home with just my doorway bar and rings but I'm going to try to go to the park so I can give it my all better. Going to try and stay motivated and hit 160 or 155 this year if I can or if I can get more. I'm 18, 150 lbs, 5'9" and pretty lean too

[@shaikwaseem2111]

Thanku you @fitnessFAQs few months ago i watched your shoulder workout video and from that time I started doing it and thanks for guiding

[@StraitjacketFitness]

Pike pushups make me feel like the blood vessels in my face are about to break. I still hit like.

[@iliveinsideyourhouse3943]

Same and we ain't doing handstand yet

[@loosebolt]

For real! lol 😩😁

[@StraitjacketFitness]

@Scary Guy You probly right.

[@Alang_492]

I have red dots under my eyes from trying the handstand push-up. It happens when you forget to breathe.

[@khier-eddinehennaoui9783]

I always turn my head up during push-ups , and i suggest you do the same . Also breathe like a pump !

[@Inflow459]

noone i respect more in the calisthenics game currently, the videos are precise and thoughtful. Keep up the good work mate!

[@myrvensjoly9080]

Have u checked out Chris Heria?

[@gtrrohit5078]

@@myrvensjoly9080 he gives out a lot of wrong info...but hes good 2

[@bigTHOR77]

The form on these badboys is hard

[@K_esco]

Was doing these today. They fire up all heads of the shoulder real good.

[@ARV971]

Not all the heads. Primarily the anterior head because it does the flexion and the intermediate head for some stabilisation. The posterior head contributes to different biomechanics.

[@Sacciuiguai]

@@ARV971 Anterior and middle delt as well, for posterior head you can even do rows or high rows to target them alongside with the lats

[@ARV971]

@@Sacciuiguai Yes, you can work for the posterior head, but not with the pyke. The most tension you get is on the anterior head, and then the intermediate. Since the anterior head goes well with flexion and anterior horizontal adduction, the middle head goes well with normal abduction, and posterior head with extension and posterior adduction. Not a native english speaker, hope you get it. But yes, rows are good for the majority of the back muscles.

[@Sacciuiguai]

@@ARV971Don't worry, it's understandable for everyone! Anyway, yeah I agree with you, anterior and middle are involved but depends on the elevation as well. If you have access to parallettes, you will be able to feel a bit more your lateral head working, especially on doing handstand pushups or 90 degrees. High rows or victorian raises on the ground are the only solutions for posterior head.

[@ARV971]

@@Sacciuiguai Yup. If you're creative enough you can compensate for every movement.

[@pohmetable]

deep pike pushup + band facepull = 3D shoulder.

[@OSeanSanO]

Thank you for mentioning the lacking component: rear delt and scapular retraction for mid n lower trap. He didnt mention this and it's pretty ridiculous considering hes a "physiotherapist"/PT.

[@OSeanSanO]

@Jeeses99 give him a break? This is a part of his profession. Not just his youtube profession, but his damn career. He knows better, and I'm a hard critic on fitness youtubers who do this because it's more for the clicks without attention to detail and how it can affect those who dont know better.

[@mohammedibrahim9107]

Right👍

[@pffa9675]

@@OSeanSanO preach, brother

[@LiveforHM]

@@OSeanSanO what calisthenics exercise would you recommend to hit those areas?

[@d4mdcykey]

Perfect timing; this is exactly what I was looking for as I progress my shoulder routines at home this month. Many thanks.

[@keeshux8049]

Precisely struggling with the pike push up and BOOM, this video pops up. Daniel you’re an ace. Wish you the best!

[@jtorres5381]

You ever say to yourself, I know im straight, but godamm that's a good looking back!🤣🤣🤣

[@erockthehorse]

I tell myself I got a big ass sometimes when I look in the mirror lol

[@guilhermeaugusto512]

Well worked backs are wonderfull to view. Both in women and men.

[@manbiteslife3110]

Guess we can't criticize a well developed back unless we are homosexuals

[@KashmoneyKris]

No

[@Iganboas]

Easily the hardest of the bodyweight fundamentals, at least for me. Great video as always man, cheers

[@matecsoka7140]

I would add a tip to the technique. Make sure your forearms are staying vertical to the ground, and not leaning backwards (towards your legs) while you're going down. This way you can shift your weight to your shoulders. I used to do this exercise the way my forearms leaning backwards, and it got way more difficult when I paid attention to the forearm position. By the way, another great video, Daniel!

[@Dan_Crampton]

Recovering from a chest injury at the moment. Can't wait to get back into pike pushups. Your last point is the most common mistake I used to make, so I'm looking forward to fixing my mistakes. Great video Dan, keep them up!

[@MrOrthodox13]

Just take it slow. These are hard like motherbeaches.

[@melvert33]

I started these after not being able to get to gym, managed to burst a blood vessel in my eye and had a lovely gross looking eye for a week. It's a really tough, great exercise, great vid

[@Pop_aj]

2:16 that's all i need to hear!!

[@caioramalho22]

Hey Daniel, would you recommend going that slow if doing pike push ups on rings? If I remember it correctly, you suggested a 3x8-12 fashion on your video "How to get jacked for summer", from around 2017, but you did it on a little faster tempo. Thanks for the excellent content. For me you are the absolute best on the fitness industry, not only as an educator, but also as an inspiration for long term health care. Great success on your journey.

[@LeonidasKaragiannis]

Hey man, do the tempo prescribed. Daniel simply demonstrates the technique on the video. Train hard!

[@caioramalho22]

@Morning Sun Sparkles Dew on fresh grass Thanks man!

[@caioramalho22]

@@LeonidasKaragiannis Thanks!

[@HABA300]

Absolutely great video and the timing couldn't be more perfect!💪😃👌

[@andresg.a]

Me: watching another awesome Daniel's FAQs exercise. My body: Oooohh shit here we go again!

[@adreus4759]

I swear Pike Pushups grow you canonball shoulders

[@adreus4759]

Dan Don i don‘t... just do it correctl like Daniel mentiones it in the video

[@adreus4759]

Jerrin Abraham yes i know i‘ve been doing it a long time like this. I elevated my feet even further plus my hands on books for more ROM. I also alternate it with overhead press now, it‘s very effective!

[@thaik56]

If you're a beginner like me who can't even do a proper form floor pike push-up yet, just put your feet on an elevated surface like a chair or a table and do single arm pike push & hold for several seconds before switching arm. To maintain balance between each hold, twist your torso as you push with that single arm like you would when reaching forward during a freestyle swimming stroke. You also have to keep your legs further apart too. It's hard to explain in words only, hope this helps. I've been gaining straight arm strength ever since. To sum up, I would call it an Elevated Alternating Single Straight Arm Pike Push and Hold.

[@matthewk956]

Fantastic. I've been enjoying my pike press recently. Worked out a fair bit of this on my own, but some of this advice is new and on point. Can't wait until my next session now that I have these tips. Thanks!

[@drawwithchris]

Always innovating and providing excellent, timely content. Thank you Sir. Going to try this next workout!

[@ramykotb9883]

I find keeping my legs straight very difficult. My knee flexors get sore when I try to straighten my legs.

[@GoyFromFinland]

You need to do more stretching then.

[@nickrameau938]

Thanks for the great content, as always! I’m able to do it easily on the edge of my bed. Adding this to my morning routine.

[@parrotladder9025]

FAQ is the best!! I do pike push ups on kettles bells, originally for a shoulder injury, keeps my hands in good position, now I realise it’s also a good way to get that extra range of motion without having to find a ledge :-)

[@claudiomonreal4822]

Good idea

[@tylerk.7947]

All the lifters and gym goers are freaking out now with coronavirus. Thanks to you FitnessFAQs and calisthenics movement among others, I don’t need a gym at all. Calisthenics for the win!

[@ignaciolopez3599]

I think this workout the upper chest the most, and front delts. In order to get activation for the 3 heads (Front, Side and Rear) you need to be full vertical.

[@romeo1346]

Damn, thats some solid information, definetly smashed that like button 👍

[@RamoulVinit]

Awesome and Very Effective. My Shoulder Burns 😪😪😪

[@GY9944]

These & handstand push-ups. They get the job done really good

[@sonicman84]

Interesting and informative .I learned alot, now time to practice proper execution. Thanks, FitnessFaqs.

[@crockettjenkins3314]

Daniel, I love how precise your videos are on technique. They are super helpful. With my shoulder exercises I often go to failure and do 3 reps but I don’t feel soreness afterwards or focused fatigue in the shoulder. Other muscle groups are like this too like my biceps. I adjusted my technique after watching this and did feel it a little more in my shoulders but still not a ton of fatigue. Do you think I will still make gains like this? Should I be concerned?

[@Ninolift]

Very usefull video for during these times of quarantine for the coronavirus! Thank you! 🙏

[@masaharu10k]

Super detallado, muchas gracias Daniel!!😉👍🏼Happy Holidays 🎇🌈🙏🎊🌟🎉Much success in this 2023

[@tonyvrizuela5804]

Thank you for your focus on proper form,.

[@F4ckForFun]

man you`re shredded.. i feel like im losing control over my diet due to the situation .. staying all day at home makes me eat too much

[@rindertpersoon4322]

Simple but effective! Great video, Daniel!

[@coreyboi873]

The scapular protraction tip did wonders for me

[@cithr0963]

For those who are doing pike push ups on the floor and want more range of motion, look straight and touch the floor with your nose. This makes it significantly more difficult.

[@FOREVERAMBIANCE]

Facts

[@peterhoatson]

You're a star. Daniel. 1M subscribers is round the corner!

[@shaikwaseem2111]

Thanku you @fitnessFAQs few months ago i watched your shoulder workout video and from that time I started doing it and thanks for guiding

[@Ajri1995]

A fine tutorial. Didn't think about it before but indeed you get full range of motion while elevated. Thanks for advice.

[@paramdrall]

01:38 *him -* "it's easier said than done..." *My Mind ~* 🎶.....i thought you were the one listening to my heart instead of my head.... 🎶

[@coffeebupper834]

That's a really grrrreat!! chest!! 😍 I feel motivated, subscribed!!

[@monocyte2210]

Awesome video man. Very clear instructions and straight to the point

[@davidserra6206]

Fantastic video Daniel. Thanks for sharing this exercise.

[@gwentchamp8720]

Awesome, will try this !! I'm stuck at home because of stupid plague !

[@nyelevett1697]

Fantastic Video, I love the specificity and pace of your videos, cheers.

[@satendrabaghel4784]

Please make the video on height increasing with diet plan

[@zakariyyagardee8934]

Daniel, I love your channel - but just yesterday I watched numerous videos of you explaining the pike pushup. Please consider doing more videos explaining how to better target the middle and rear deltoids :)

[@dreamrepublik]

This channel deserve more subs!

[@GermanBigGuy]

Thank you for this tutorial. It helped me a lot.

[@BWLAsaad]

The pike walk is even better but also waaaaay more taxing.

[@ATXpert]

This move is extremely hard, and does not stop being hard

[@user-sl8js1oz2g]

you will always be amazing my friend, will follow you whatever you said.

[@linusmosebach1013]

Could you maybe do a video on how to avoid back pain late in life? Like what can a young person do to have a healthy back in a long term

[@jeremymccarthy9890]

Holy f man love where you are growing real content. Love it.

[@glennnolasco2475]

Daniel got a six pack back for gains 💪 Looks like a grinning demon, too 😈👹

[@twosad]

This man rly is a hanma. If you dont get it, search up yuijiro hanma back

[@glennnolasco2475]

@@twosad I know him, I watch Baki too for the masculinity and motivation to work out 💪👹

[@borism.5375]

Also worth making a video on how feet placent on a straight bar affects difficulty of pike push ups in an unexpected way.

[@judemichaelhanna4867]

That's a great intro getting rt to the exercises...however in doing something like this maybe you should tell people to put some sort of pad or cushion underneath . Especially for beginners..I can just see people falling over..

[@andrewwong712]

Going down beyond floor is the first, I’m going to try, Ths!!

[@hahoang9464]

Best ever pike push up video!!👍😘♥️

[@bender3901]

*I must build muscle on my shoulders, Thanks Daniel*

[@anupamshah7694]

Thanks, this was much needed

[@b3astmde939]

Thought I been doing these right for the past 2 months nope. Can barely do 5 of the standard pike push-up following the right technique. Thanks my shoulders feels this half way through my workout.

[@ImranKhan-sj5ji]

Big shoulders here I come

[@mofojohnson1]

Legitimate beast

[@loosebolt]

🤩Cannon ball🤩shoulders? 😩Damn it’s going to be hard work😩 cause of my shoulder problem😩. I still want them!💥Pow💥Pow💥 Awesome 🙏🏾 video. 💪🏾💪🏽Top channel right here💪🏽💪🏽

[@KnightFlesh]

Dang Dan, looking shredded up buddy! Keep up the great work!

[@alexz6478]

thanks, mate 💪

[@ejay1474]

Doing these with parallets and a bit of foot lift to stay level would get the extra head range he got off the stage step - right? (Don’t got that step anywhere handy) ...

[@ZUCULENTOZOPRO]

Those are actually better

[@ejay1474]

Good, then that’s how I’ll do.

[@sanketkusram3668]

Thank you, Daniel!

[@umeshdash6785]

Thank u sir....love from india. 🙏

[@TheFinav]

Question: How do I stop my face from smashing into the ground?

[@joemartingzon5698]

Pillows

[@BryanAdlaon]

Awesome tips bro that kind of exercise pike build morr stronger shoulder thanks bro tips to all

[@curtisharolson6643]

I found yoga blocks and push up bars hell with more range of motion

[@jameschan1334]

Love your videos, keep it up

[@SilviuGrosu]

The best teacher!

[@user-iq5yo8pr4e]

Wow vary naic muscle

[@dankdaily5134]

Dudes fucking shredded. Good work man

[@bhaskermehta4326]

Even when elbows aren't flared I get front delt pain. Anything we can do to strengthen the rear delts to balance things out? Or should I strengthen the scapula muscles to avoid front delt issues? BTW absolutely love your content. Good on ya mate!

[@mikemcfarthing3499]

Thx for the detailed video.

[@ShrZ32]

Thanks for the video.. Can you please make and upload a video for bigger traps with calisthenics?.

[@Holaatodos.]

It's really hard to target the middle delts with body weight only. I guess a calisthenics program isn't complete unless it involves some deadlift training and lateral raises or a similar exercise...

[@user-fn3bg7iq2f]

It's so good to get to know that.

[@tibetan1997]

Thanks so much. It very useful

[@dekusw]

Thanks I need it

[@MTRG15]

I love how the part of addressing mistakes felt like addressing MY MISTAKES. I feel personally attacked, thank you for correcting my posture.

[@begd215]

Great video

[@doloresh9344]

Ur amazing!! quality content!!

[@alexandersachs5076]

thanks, great explanation

[@Howard2k3k]

Absolutely love pikes

[@steroidan]

Details are on point 💪💪

[@ryghteousmind9456]

Thank you Daniel🙏

[@tamalchatterjee3731]

983K......just waiting for 1M to one of my favorite fitness channels.....❤️

[@roug6148]

Hey your back muscles when flexed looks like Yujiro's back

[@jesusloves9478]

I just did a horizontal and vertical plane workout, I wasn't feeling anything in my shoulders, but after this vid it's dead now😂🤯

[@wiseman_4u]

Buying adjustable dumbbell 40kg is cheaper than 3 months of the gym, I think everyone should invest it

[@OSeanSanO]

This is more of a pike push up tutorial than a "how to get bigger shoulders at home" tutorial I liked the information even if I already know most of this, however it's not about increasing hypertrophy of the shoulders through more than one exercise and a breakdown of what it means to build muscle for those beginners out there

[@cithr0963]

I started doing pike push ups and pseudo planche push ups last month, and trust me, you don't need anything else.

[@carlosvasquez6054]

SeanHeigi You can then do wall assisted pushups if these aren’t enough

[@OSeanSanO]

@@carlosvasquez6054 my point isn't that I want more exercises. This video is advertised as a video that's gonna help someone get big shoulders with body weight exercise.... this is not how to get big shoulders. This video is a pike push up tutorial with more depth than the floor. And in response to gud: I hate to break it to you buddy, this is NOT the only exercise that youd need to build good shoulders. This movement comprises of forward flexion from the shoulders in the scapular plane. THATS IT. That is only one movement. The shoulder can do extension(behind the body), horizontal abduction(in front of the body side to side), regular abduction(a snow angel type movement), external rotation(for the rotator cuff), internal rotation(also for the rotator cuff) All these movements are what build healthy, strong shoulders.

[@OSeanSanO]

@@cithr0963 shoulders do many more movements, if you only do pike push ups and pseudo planche push ups, you're going to end up with really poor posture and a compromised shoulder girdle... this video doesnt teach a wholesome concept of building shoulder volume in multiple motions.

[@cithr0963]

@@OSeanSanO I am good so far after 3 years of cali. Not skipping on rows.

[@thestuff4321]

I'm not worried about the corona virus or a crumbling economy I just want big shoulders 💪

[@MrKitty-zv3dl]

Awesome! New challenge.