How to Pike Push Up | Pike Push Up Progressions

[@janetswinston9202]

It's actually unreal how few subscribers you have when you explain things so well!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

haha that's very kind! Glad you enjoyed it

[@AwesomeAlexAdam]

I agree 100% Andrew's narrative and demo's are really enjoyable to Watch Listen and Learn

[@mritzs5142]

I just became a subscriber this man is totally excellent , knowledgeable ..I’m sure his subscribers will rise!

[@mritzs5142]

@@CaliToTheCrowd hey all we are lucky to have found him ,getting in on the ground floor!

[@amitjain9362]

It was difficult for me to understand what he is trying to say precisely. Looks like over explanation and I don't understand what is to do and what not to do. Some signs like ✅ and ❌ will help us to understand it better.

[@daniella3528]

This is my favourite tutorial on this exercise because to actually explain why! I saw one a while ago that actually tells you to flare out the elbows!! :@ thank you for another amazing video =]

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad it was helpful! and yeah, please keep those elbows - un-flared haha!

[@riconater3215]

Love Pike Pushups. They are deceivingly tough though. The mobility required, the stress on the wrist (flexability), the vertical pushing strength, inconsistent tutorials on youtube (you were spot on with that observation by the way!!!) etc make this movement hard to learn. I have watch countless videos and started recording myself doing this movement because initially I was doing the funky upper chest pushup variation. Once I started filming I was able to over time develop a higher pike and though my form is still not as sound as I would like I can do them with decent form for multiple sets in the 6 to 10 range. Once I can get a bit more shoulder strength and stability plus better extension I will then progress to advanced pike. Great tutorial as always and impressive strength to be able to do the advanced version! Hopefully this tutorial being one of the few good ones with fitness FAQs, binebeast, dominik sky, school of calistenics (the british guys), calistenics family, tao physique, ashton fitness, gregory scott fitness, and abnormal beings this should help your channel grow by getting the word out about it. Austin dunham usually has decent tutorials for calistenics but lately he seems more concerned with being a social media ladies man (not hating just saying) and bodybuilding. His tutorial quality has gone down and he even does moves with bad form now like even pushups. But thats good for you man helps smaller channels compete as bigger channels rebrand and shift focus elsewhere

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

So deceptively difficult - added to the fact that they have the potential to look really unflattering and you have a damn hard exercise 😂 Good on you for filming yourself - it is the best way to be critical of what you're doing. Also, I am flattered that you'd put me on par with those guys! Those are some absolute legends of the calisthenics game! As for the channel growth, I still get loads of comments saying that they think this channel is small, but not sure whether it is my inexperience with youtube or the fact that this is a thing I do on the side, but I still find it mental that in 9 months it has grown so as big as it even is! As long as the content is helping people and stimulating conversations like these then I am more than happy!!

[@darrensimmons6943]

Best tutorial on this I have seen. Left me with no confusion and motivated me to give the progressions a go. Good work, my friend!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Wow, cheers, Darren! Glad it helped man!

[@simonsaes1678]

This is probably my favourite push up variation of all time! Another great video, Andrew!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad you like it!

[@abderahimbouzi351]

One the best fitness channels that i've ever seen 😍💪u deserve more subscribers

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad you think so! 😅 Glad you enjoyed the vid! 👊🏿💪🏿

[@urfriendsamir]

Thank you so much for the tips! You certainly deserve more subscribers!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Cheers Samir! I'm already over the moon with the size of the channel so I'll take this compliment 😅

[@rameshhansaravendra]

@1:53 you were right about other channels giving viewers wrong info on this. I watched a few other videos on Pike push ups, tried it, and ended up with a backache.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Damn! Yeah gotta be careful out there, Ramesh! Hope you're feeling better, man!

[@rameshhansaravendra]

@@CaliToTheCrowd . Yes, thank you

[@anna.alinda]

I've seen so many different tutorials for the pike push ups with the wrong movement path!! Really great tutorial, definitely want to work on my pike mobility thanks Andrew 😊

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Gotta get those hands and toes familiar with each other!

[@krislemon7768]

Best tutorial on pike push-ups I've seen so far. With tones more on how to start, then other channels which basically start with weighted parallel bar full ROM pikes. Subscribed :)

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

100%! We all have to start from the bottom - and I struggle with overhead pressing even now! Glad you found the video useful 👊🏿

[@daniamsalem]

I’m learning how to do the pike push up as an antagonist workout for rock climbing. Thanks for a great tutorial

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Happy to help!

[@giln4689]

One of the best guides for pike push ups I’ve seen

[@ismaelnin8960]

Gracias amigo, saludos de Uruguay

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

De nada bro 👊🏿

[@CruzwithAsh]

Best explanation for the pike push-up out there. Very thorough. Thanks

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Very welcome, Ash!

[@noahh1646]

Thank you. Your videos are great. I can't do any pikes comfortably yet, so thanks to you I'll be able to ease into it by starting with the lean!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

No worries! yeah they are extremely humbling, but once you get them, they build a ridiculous amount of strength

[@TonTon.2142]

So many videos have the easiest pike progression as something that is still too for someone with almost zero starting strength. That said, I’m excited to see if these pike holds and shrugs will get me to the next level. Incredibly detailed video in general. Thank you so much!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Happy to help, mate! And yeah the pike push up is a challenging movement in its own right so definitely needs scaling back. 💪🏿

[@noa5380]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial, been struggling with correct form for a while now but I'll try this and filming myself !

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad you enjoyed it! Let me know how it helps!

[@noa5380]

@@CaliToTheCrowd Will do !

[@death2011ghost]

Underrated video. Best pike push-up video I found.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad you found it valuable!!!

[@baligo3760]

Your content has more value than the tutorials provided by numerous cali stars because you explain them from learner perspective. You may have some mistakes but still the information is more complete than the tutorials given by the very advanced athletes who create a training program by just imagining what would be good to include. Personally, I dont like doing this exercise because of the blood pressure I feel in the head and eyes when I do it but I admit that it feels like it is hitting the shoulders pretty well.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

This mens a lot! And you're right on avoiding exercises that cause pain - No point in creating unnecessary risks, and I know many struggle with the fact that we are basically upside down for this. Keep up the grind! 💪🏿

[@swatantraswar]

One of the best clips explaining in gr8 details the pros and the cons, have seen so - so many videos on YT, but i think yours is the BEST. Great video 👍👍

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thanks! Just happy you found it useful!

[@terencefaison8853]

Came across this video, working on incorporating this movement in my workout routine. Thank you for pointing out details, explanation of movements. Will do ....

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad it was helpful, Terence! Let me know how it goes 👊🏿

[@zmas8798]

One of the best tutorials out there!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👊🏿

[@BI993St_T]

I love this chance. I've been hitting roadblocks trying to figure out this calisthenics thing and this is what I've needed

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Nnaemeka, glad this has helped you - let me know how it goes 👊🏿

[@israelgonzalez7784]

Thanks for the tuition, I had been trying to do it but I now see I was just doing it wrong, I will do it step by step, considering what you said in the video. Greetings from Mexico!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

It's an awesome exercise and I hope it brings you all the gains, Israel 👊🏿

[@omegamanGXE]

Your videos are absolute class, mate. Make a video specifically on the advanced pike push-up variations please 😇

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thanks!! And yeah I have planned on doing a video like that in the near future - coming soon =]

[@omegamanGXE]

@@CaliToTheCrowd I will be eagerly waiting for it. Stay blessed brother. 🤝

[@viniciuscorteze3535]

Great tutorial. Thanks from Brazil!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

You are welcome, Vinicius!

[@andrewdelvard]

Such a motivational explanation. Really makes me believe that with time, I'll do it. Thanks.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad you liked it, Andrew! Hope it pushes you further towards your goals!

[@dbucka]

I’ve been looking for progressions for this and now I’ve found them! Thanks. Just need to rehab my shoulders now…

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Hope your shoulder heal up! 💪🏿

[@hitmonlee6062]

This'll be my new fav bodyweight exercise!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

This and it's progressions are my favourite exercise too!

[@jaxonlee4587]

I started doing these last week - my shoulders feel soo toned now!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

They will develop those delts so fast!

[@mritzs5142]

💕 You are amazing, I already started since the first pike push up video I’m going to review again and take notes

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

You're welcome! And you got this! 👊🏿

[@aryankuril8587]

i try to do it but then i realize i can't even stabilize my body when going down in the pike push up and pushing up will be very long journey and my pike pushup count is 0 i will try this progressions so that i can do it

[@akshayjd6940]

Same, I can go down but when coming my posture is that of doing a normal push up. I think I rushed a bit, it would be better to do the progression.

[@trebond455]

By far the best video on pike pushups I've seen (including saturno movement, fitness FAQs, etc). Really enjoyed the common mistakes (I've always done the angled head), and actually have a question - would you mind explaining the issue more in depth? As I understand, the angled back is bad?

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad you enjoyed it, and it is always great to be named in as great company as those guys. In terms of not having a straight back at the top of the movement, that isn't necessarily a bad thing. But in the context of using pike push ups to make us better at overhead pressing, aiming to a straight back will have the best application to handstand work and general shoulder activation =]

[@tkat191]

Dope bro thanks for breaking down the essentials the right way

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

No worries, Tylique - glad you enjoyed it

[@Purpurschnecke]

This is by far the best video I found on pike pu's and I saw a lot! Thank you! 🙏

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad it was helpful, Eszter!

[@dannilovescats6474]

I needed this! I'm going to try out the pike lean today 😊😊😊 Thank you for realistic progressions!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

The pike lean is a great way to start! harder than it looks, but still very achievable!

[@Karan_aloneboy]

Very good explanation of the exercise Thanks ❤

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

You're welcome, Karan 😁

[@michaelkulman7095]

Very good! I used to do those with my feet on my dresser like your last step but I'm pretty sure I didn't build up with ideal form at lower levels. I relied more on lots of pushups I think looking back. You covered a lot of detail and nuance here. Other videos I've seen elsewhere gave this short shrift. I'm pretty impressed.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Cheers Michael, Thank you! And you're right. You can get away with brute force for a while, but the more advanced you become, the more valuable high quality reps of the basic movements become 💪🏿

[@MalcolmTrez]

Damn!! Your pike has improved so much! I need to work on my forward fold and my shoulder strength! Thank you for the motivations! 👊🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

It has come a long way, yeah! Once you get it - you'll love the pike push up!

[@MrSebhtml]

Thanks Andrew Alinda for this great video. This is invaluable information for me as the pike push-up is an exercise that I am slowly improving.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Hope this propels you forward, Sebastien!

[@MH-it8ht]

Very well explained

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

You're very welcome!!! 👊🏿

[@Alpha555]

Excellent illustration and fantastic explanation. You’ve earned a subscriber 😊

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Welcome to the Cali Crowd family!

[@graybronze]

Excellent video mate, really well explained, clearly demonstrated and well produced, nice work!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Cheers, Graham!

[@devided4299]

Man I'm Just getting into shoulder training in calisthenics (I have very weak shoulders compared to the rest of my pushing muscles) and this IS a really good tutorial! Just what I was looking for. Deserves my sub 💪 Btw how much apart should my toes and palms be?

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Hey man, yeah the shoulders are a tough one to develop, but once you have done it, you will find that a kit of exercises become far more easily accessible. I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorial. In terms of the gap between hands and feet, aim to get them as close as you can, as long as you can maintain all the other form cue as well. If you struggle with getting into a piked position then try the things I mention in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4qnf59mp6ZpgdU

[@st.maciej]

Awesome channel, you need more views. One thing I like to do with advanced pike push-ups is to add the parallets, otherwise it's hard to get that good of ROM.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Hey Maciej! Glad you enjoyed it And Yeah I 100% agree with you! I did a recent video on adding increased range on the pike push up 👊🏾

[@RileyCallipo]

This is the video I needed, I’ve gone through so many videos thank you 🙏

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

You're so welcome! 👊🏿

[@j.phrost7911]

Wow, very easy to follow and detailed explanation. Thank you !

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad you like it =]

[@Ibroketherubber]

This was posted a year ago, But I just discovered these, and I’m glad I came across your page, your awesome dude

[@Ibroketherubber]

My names Andrew too lol

[@Ibroketherubber]

So we need to stay on our toes no matter our height right? I’m like 1-2 Cms away from being 5’6 , so I’m almost 5’6 lol

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thanks for the love AJ! 👊🏿 And yeah I'd encourage you to stay on your toes as it allows you to get the majority of your body over your shoulders =]

[@J01123]

THANK YOU! Ive been searching for years on proper pike push ups. I gave up on them about a year ago because my shoulders starting "clicking" and popping more. Turns out I was doing them with piss poor form! You earned a Subscriber

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

That means a lot 👊🏿 Helping people train better and more effectively is why I do this!

[@jehushaphat]

Best tutorial on pike pushups I've seen, and I've seen way too many :)

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

High praise man! Glad you found it useful!!! 💪🏿

[@howtocleananything1]

Really great tutorial. I will add this to my daily routine for sure.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thanks! and good luck!

[@YasserKSA911]

you saved me from incorrect pike push and other exercise😢 I hope your channel grow more and more❤❤

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thanks for the love Yasser!!!! 💪🏿

[@noblehero4182]

The video is very helpful,appreciate the info you give thanks man

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

No worries - glad you liked it!

[@viniciusramos9843]

Eu sou do Brasil, não entendo praticamente nada de inglês, mas seu vídeo foi ótimo para mostar o movimento correto dessa flexão. Parabéns, irmão! Agregou muito nos meus treinos. 💪😎🇧🇷

[@hairybusiness3759]

This was really informative and concise! Subscribed

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Welcome to the Cali Crowd 👊🏿

[@joyceholloway7889]

I like this tutorial. I am a beginner. I will record it to see where I'm at. Thanks!!!!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Sounds like a plan, Joyce! Hope they go well! 👊🏿

[@BrainRotStudiezzzzzzzzzzz]

Love that the vidro is informative yet not too long

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad you liked it 👊🏿

[@michaelmelter2271]

Really great tutorial, Andrew! I've been doing these for awhile and I'm going to make a few adjustments to do the advanced pike push-up better by starting in a better top position and hopefully get move carryover to my handstand push-ups. Currently I can max out my feet supported handstand push-ups at 4-6 depending on the day but hoping this will help me be able to get some more reps in. Keep up the good work!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Cheers Michael - love the feedback! And yeah it's mad what a relatively small optimisation can do for you ability to get the most out of an exercise.

[@Axeltiguere1976]

Thank you for the breakdown of the levels and progression of the movement. I can see that having a good the form can help avoid injuries 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

You're welcome 👊🏿 And 100%! Injuries are the fastest way to lose gains!

[@tuffredstone4194]

@@CaliToTheCrowd I can't do pike shrugs properly. I can do pike leans, but for pike shrugs I end up on the wrong form (the back of my knees go down as well as I push down, and then I fall to the ground.) Are there any easier progressions to pike leans? Thank you!

[@debbiebansal2196]

Love pike push ups 💪 🙌 It does really help triceps x👍👍

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

It is a super solid exercise =]

[@mattp8593]

Absolutely superb direction and guidance though this exercise. Clear, concise and informative. Superb delivery. Subscribed 👍🏻

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thanks Nick! Welcome to the Cali Crowd! 👊🏾

[@MrVideInfra]

Thanks a lot, really good explanation

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

no worries! 💪🏿

[@tusharrana8320]

My shoulder hurts after workout and when I watch this video I know why. Thanks for explaining brother.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

No worries - glad it helped!

[@tmac2368]

Thanks king. Very useful

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad you liked it!

[@yacined4882]

Nice video, thanks. Speaking of shoulders do you have a video about the best way to work rear delts and rotator cuffs with calisthenics ? I think a lot of people would be interested in that one. Good luck to you !

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

I think you'd find this useful, Yacine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2XVm2mEdqt3mKs This exercises is all about maintaining quality shoulder health despite calisthenics being really demanding on them.

[@RammusTF]

Thank you for the beginner points that lead up to the actual pushup. I can't do one but I can do a few slow eccentrics

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

No worries! They take a while to come, but you'll get there!!! =]

[@RammusTF]

@@CaliToTheCrowd I have one question though. I can do a single chin up and a single pull up. Would it be better to do that then take a break and repeat? Or would doing 4-5 eccentrics as a set be better?

[@seekerofknowledge6595]

Underrated channel. Subbed!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Welcome to the channel =]

[@jedai_sblz]

HELPS A LOT THANKS!!!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

You're welcome, Jed!

[@michaelraymond9200]

just found this, thank you!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

You're welcome 😁

[@jennypenny2159]

Thank you so much!!! This is exactly what I was looking for!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

No worries, Jenny!

[@HubertBlaineWolfeschlege-mb9zq]

This is some awesome stuff mate

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thank you! Hope it helps👊🏿

[@yopglomusic8872]

I was keeping my head back a lot. Noticed lots of back pain a day or two after my workout. Hopefully keeping my form tight will fix all of that. Thanks a lot, man!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

wow! that sucks! I hope it fixes it too! Just be sure to record yourself and not strain too much

[@yopglomusic8872]

@@CaliToTheCrowd Yes, definitely, man. I am not sure if it's the pike push ups, but it's worth a shot recording it and seeing what happens. Thanks for the advice, bro.

[@alexanderclaes6473]

I've started doing these every couple days so I can hopefully do handstand pushups in my crossfit sessions in a couple months. Thanks for the informative video, appreciate it!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Hope you get there, Alex!

[@player0wning]

They’re amazing and tough af 🤝

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Yup! They are pretty awesome

[@stephanejaran1725]

So the progressions would look like these right: Pike Pushups Shrugs>Pike Pushups Negatives>Pike Pushups>Advanced Pike Pushups? Thanks

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Correct 😁

[@piyushdwivedi7195]

Subbed! Such a great video!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad you liked it, Piyush 💪🏿

[@piyushdwivedi7195]

@@CaliToTheCrowd you're quick!

[@muhammetbelkeseli6702]

ı would like to thank you for this perfectly perfect content. Thank you..

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad you liked it, Muhammet 👊🏿

[@birigu]

I couldn't in the world do the pike push up. But after watching this video and doing the pike lean progression, I finally felt my shoulder muscles working. I feel like after doing the progressions, I can do the pike push up. So motivated, thanks

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

That's incredible! Thanks for sharing that - this is why I make videos and I hope your progress goes leaps and bounds!

[@microchiroptera4520]

No bs tutorial, thanks 🙏

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad you found it useful 👊🏿

[@marvinmateo2416]

thought i was doing ok but man, still a long way to go, no pressure, i got this! thnx for the vid! :)

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

It can feel that way, but it is a long journey - just make sure you're enjoying it. Glad you enjoyed the video, Marvin!

[@AwesomeAlexAdam]

Andrew, You sure have got the Right nattative voice for your presentation. Liked and Sub'd

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thanks Adam!

[@Pushups_press_play]

Amazing tute and youre so aritculate! Thank you, got my sub lad :)

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Welcome to the Cali Crowd, Kevin 👊🏿

[@samjakana6883]

gonna give pike push up negatives a try! I need to improve my overhead pushing strength fast

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

This'll do it!! 😁

[@gumbyrotten]

I do both pikes and elevated pikes. I have a ways to go in regards to the handstand push up yet. But I do my reps nice and deep. Thanks for the vid and will Sub !

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

That's quality, Greg, and you're right - it's the progress that counts! Keep that quality high and the handstand push up will come! 👊🏿

[@KamenZn6]

Thanks! I love doing them but i get dizzy so damn fast.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Yeah holding yourself upside down takes some getting used to - you'll get there though - take it at your own pace =]

[@pravins726]

nice video. thanks a lot! very informative. should have may more likes i must say!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Much appreciated, Pravin!

[@stevemose4882]

Love bro🤝🏾

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

👊🏿

[@DivineKnight]

Hey I did pike push ups today and now my shoulder muscle (coracoid) is in pain. Wish I saw this video earlier..

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Ah That sucks man! Take it easy, and let me know if the progressions in here help!

[@jeffersonmd1]

Explicação perfeita! Eu daria 1000 likes, se pudesse.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Obrigado! Isso significa muito!

[@Nondas8552]

Wow bro for the first time It feels like my delts are actually working. I wasn't externally rotating my elbows and I was bobbing my head back and forth. Ignoring pike mobility too. Great vid!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad it helped, Nondas!

[@ibrahimbashir198]

Hi...when is the core excerise coming? I really want to see it lol

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Coming, Ibrahim! Got a lot of content in the pipeline and that abs video is one of them

[@wtfusheeple5383]

perfect-subbed

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thanks - Glad you liked it =]

[@PradeepLongRunner8293]

great 👌👏

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

thanks 🙂

[@imhassane]

Calisthenics is starting to make sense for me. I stopped the bench press and replaced it with dips, the curl with the chin up and plan to remove all machines and only use bars and body weight exercices now. I’ll add this one to supplement my ohp. I mean why would we add weights if we can’t do it with our body weight alone

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Agreed. Mastery of our bodies should be the priority! That being said, once you have nailed these awesome bodyweight compounds, there is something to be said about integrating a few weighted lifts - the conditioning benefits can be significant 👊🏿

[@mkejon71]

Fantistic! Thanks.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

👊🏿

[@14dayztimeap8]

5:01 explaining negative pike pushups

[@wolfa5151]

Hey Andrew, thanks for your excellent tutoring. Much appreciated! I have one question on the pike push up, I used to do the movement bare footed, like you, in clip. But I found that doing this, caused toe pain, so you have this? I find that if the balanced weight of the legs culminate in the toes having to support the movement, if there is a slight shift and the toes “ roll “ in any way out of position, it can and does overstretch the front toe part of the foot causing tendon pain and injury. Should we wear shoes or is barefoot better?

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Fantastic question. First of all if ANYTHING causes you genuine pain while training, I suggest you stop and assess what is causing it. I don't think it is necessary to do pike push ups on your tip toes- I don't usually do it in my own training, and I personally wear shoes - I just did it in this video to emphasise the point of the hips over shoulders. Hope this helps! Just make sure you're still getting those hips high 👊🏿

[@wolfa5151]

Thanks for the reply, Andrew. I usually do my training barefoot, as I’m mostly on the rings, and wearing shoes on the rings is unnecessary, as you will no doubt appreciate. And I don’t have underlying pain issues with my feet. But have noticed that it is easy to “ overstretch the toes “ when “ locking the body “ for ring exercises, and once the body is locked into position, the balance of it rests on one end with the toes, and the other, with the hands, as you know. This does put pressures on the toes. It’s interesting to note that you wear shoes, as a rule, I might adopt this too, when doing ground exercises; Thanks again for your opinion. It’s appreciated!

[@jo_asiago8539]

Thank you! I hate pikes but at least now I know how to progress them!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Haha I used to hate them, till it all clicked and now I love overhead pressing 😂

[@guy8388]

I can’t do it very well since my calves hurt when I go down but after watching this video I might just be able to do a pike push-up after a week or so

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

I hear you... If you're inflexible, you can even get cramps in the hammies and calves. Working on your pike mobility even a little bit can lead to better pike push ups! - Keep going for it!

[@annidareflects9380]

for now, I don't fancy them but am willing to build a healthy relationship towards them as I have with burpees. Thank you for this, your efforts are appreciated.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

haha I'd like to think they are better than burpees - burpees are the worst! Glad you enjoyed the video!