The Forgotten Exercise For Bigger Shoulders

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Pike push-ups are one of the best calisthenics exercises. If you want to grow bigger shoulders without weights, bodyweight training is helpful. Many gym goers discount the value of calisthenics which is a big mistake. If the goal is building muscle and getting stronger - pike push-ups are a key overhead press. This fitnessfaqs tutorial covers pike push-up progressions from beginner to advanced. Learn how to use weights, rings and much more to unlock your full potential.

[xcristi]

Pike push ups really build up your upper body strength to another level, they also work the serratus anterior muscle

[kaledzarzar]

Finally a video that isn't a collaboration. Been missing these ones and I personally think that they are much better

[calisthenicschristhebodywe]

My favorite pushing movement ever. You can do drop sets and not worry about failing compared to a handstand. Definitely built my shoulders superset with face pull!!

[corenko]

Pike push ups - best exercise for blood pressure PR

[raghavvohra]

Mate i have been following u for a quite while now. My body has totally transformed coz of Calisthenics, thanks to you mate.
I do 200 push ups on alternate days with Variations.
Thanks big brother! Appreciate your hardwork!

[karolkonieczny]

6'2" here, it is definitely more difficult to build solid shoulder strength for us, tall guys but it is possible. I recently learned a clean tuck press to handstand, and 3 solid wall hs push ups. And my delts absolutely exploded in size as a side effect :)

[TheDJswordgames]

I love all the different settings you demonstrate doing the pike push ups in. It really demonstrates how you don’t need much to progress this exercise when you’re ready.

[andresg.a]

I love doing pike push ups on the rings, I am happy I'm in the hard level. It took me a while to get to this one. Thanks Daniel for breaking out all the step by step progress. It really makes a difference.

[derekwbmx]

This video is encouraging for me. I’ve been struggling with pike push-ups lately and feel like I haven’t been progressing as fast as I have with other exercises like pull-ups. It’s good to hear that that’s normal and to just stay consistent.

[nikkgonz]

2:51 i love that what he says here applies to all other areas of life. Its deep. Physical training builds character which is why i believe solely working out for aesthetics will always fail. This work requires inspiration. A reason far greater than a body.

[samfuller]

I always had slight shoulder pain when I did overhead press and just did too much weight. After starting strictly doing pike push ups for my shoulders, I have seen massive improvements in strength with no associated shoulder pain! These saved my shoulders!

[curiosity]

Daniel this is such a clean video! clear, informative, and well shot and edited! The timing is fantastic too since I wanted to learn how to do pike push ups. Great stuff!

[TomEssTrainz]

Full ROM pike push-ups are extremely underrated, first time i done them i was shocked at the difficulty to say the least.
The stretch on my shoulders and traps is insane when i do them, pumping that area up and adding to the yoke look, 10/10 exercise.
Calisthenics is the GOATED form of exercise IMO

[yyyy-uvpo]

After reaching a plateau on HSPU, I came back to pike push-ups, this time on rings.
I could barely do 6 reps at first, but it's now my preferred exercise for shoulders.
I can only validate everything he said in this video.

[endo]

The best video I’ve seen on this and as someone in their 60s, I found it hugely motivating!

[davidt]

SO many people have well-developed front and middle delts, with the rear delts lagging behind. Why? Because many other exercises contribute to shoulder growth. How about providing rear-delt-specific exercises? Many would appreciate that! Thanks for what you do!

[ricknograv]

Always love your video's Daniel. No one explains so clearly👌🏽 am following 4 of your programs for about 2 years now and am really happy with the progress. Consistency and discipline is key, but when you do, results are imminent🔥

[austenlawson]

I’ve been stuck on floor pikes for way too long and often have the worst tight neck the day after. This is the video I needed, now I understand where my mistakes are

[D-Rex-]

Excellent video! I like the incorporation of regression/progression and outlining reps for different goals (muscle, vs. strength)
Thanks for your work!

[beejaymac]

this exercise can even rival the barbell overhead press when properly overloaded