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Dive Bomber Push-up

Swooping push-up, same path back. Similar to the Hindu push-up, but you reverse the same path: from the upside-down V, swoop low into cobra, then back the way you came.

Category
Bodyweight
Muscles
Shoulders, Chest, Triceps
Level
Advanced
Equipment
none

How to do the Dive Bomber Push-up, step by step

  1. Start in an upside-down V.
  2. Slide your chest forward low to the floor until you reach cobra.
  3. Reverse the same path: chest low on the way back, hips up.
  4. The rep isn't done until you're back at the top.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Coming back through a straight-arm plankkeep your chest low on the way back too.
  • Too fastcontrol every phase.

How to scale the Dive Bomber Push-up

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • Hindu Push-up
  • Pike Push-up

Also known as

Dive bomber · Divebomber push-up

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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