Close Tricep Pike Bend & Mountain-Climber Combo Drive
The Close Tricep Pike Bend & Mountain-Climber Combo Drive mainly works the shoulders and triceps, with help from the chest and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Close Tricep Pike Bend & Mountain-Climber Combo Drive Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
How to do the Close Tricep Pike Bend & Mountain-Climber Combo Drive
Setup
Begin in a high plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart, directly under your shoulders. Lift your hips toward the ceiling, creating an inverted V-shape with your body.
Movement
Lower your head toward the floor by bending your elbows. Keep your elbows tucked in close to your body, rather than flaring them out to the sides.
Maintain the stiff, inverted V-shape of your body throughout the entire movement.
Once your head lightly touches the floor or reaches the lowest point of your range of motion, press back up until your arms are fully extended.
Focus
Keep your core engaged to prevent your lower back from arching. Avoid letting your hips drop during the descent; keep them elevated throughout.
Close Tricep Pike Bend & Mountain-Climber Combo Drive FAQs
What muscles does the Close Tricep Pike Bend & Mountain-Climber Combo Drive work?
The Close Tricep Pike Bend & Mountain-Climber Combo Drive mainly works the shoulders and triceps, with help from the chest and core. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Close Tricep Pike Bend & Mountain-Climber Combo Drive?
None. The Close Tricep Pike Bend & Mountain-Climber Combo Drive is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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