Friday, September 19, 2025

Tiger-bend push-up

BeginnerTiger-bend push-up

The tiger-bend push-up is an advanced exercise that challenges your strength and coordination. Unlike traditional push-ups, this variation emphasizes the triceps muscles. To perform the move, you start in the regular push-up position and then lower yourself to the ground, shifting your weight onto your forearms. Then you return to the starting position, pushing up with your hands. This exercise will help define your triceps and add a new dynamic to your push-up routine. The tiger-bend push-up is a great way to increase the intensity of your workout. It helps to build a strong core and improve balance, as well as strengthen the triceps. The exercise requires precise control and coordination, so it’s important to practice the movements slowly and with good form. You can also modify the exercise to suit your fitness level and gradually increase the difficulty as your strength and endurance improve. The tiger-bend push-up is an effective way to work your triceps and challenge your body. It’s a great addition to any workout routine, and can help you take your strength and fitness to the next level.
Type:
Strength
Muscles Used:
Chest
Level:
Beginner
Equipment:
Body Only

Benefits Of This Exercise

  • The tiger-bend push-up is an effective way to work your triceps and challenge your body.
  • It builds serious triceps strength and is an excellent bodyweight substitute for JM press and other triceps strength exercises.
  • The exercise requires precise control and coordination, so it’s important to practice the movements slowly and with good form.
  • It is still challenging to the shoulders and core.
  • You can also modify the exercise to suit your fitness level and gradually increase the difficulty as your strength and endurance improve.
  • The tiger-bend push-up is a great addition to any workout routine, and can help you take your strength and fitness to the next level.

Step by Step Instructions For Tiger-bend push-up

  1. Start in the top position of a push-up: arms extended, back and neck in a straight line, and core tight with your hands slightly wider than shoulder width.
  2. Lower yourself to a bottom push-up position with your chest slightly above the floor.
  3. Rock backwards by bringing your elbows back and forearms to the ground, pushing through your palms. Your hips may rise slightly as you move back.
  4. Transition back to the bottom push-up position by rocking forward.
  5. Push up to the starting position.
  6. Repeat steps 2-5 for the recommended number of repetitions.

Warm Up Tips

  1. Start with a regular push-up position: arms extended, back and neck in a straight line, and core tight.
  2. Lower yourself to a bottom push-up position with your chest slightly above the floor.
  3. Rock backwards by bringing your elbows back and forearms to the ground, pushing through your palms.
  4. Transition back to the bottom push-up position by rocking forward.
  5. Push up to the starting position. This is one repetition.
  6. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.

The tiger-bend push-up is an advanced exercise that challenges your strength and coordination. It emphasizes the triceps muscles and can help define your triceps and add a new dynamic to your push-up routine.

To warm up for tiger-bend push-ups, follow these tips:

  1. Start with a few minutes of light cardio, such as jogging in place or jumping jacks, to increase blood flow and warm up your muscles.
  2. Perform some dynamic stretches for your arms, shoulders, and chest, such as arm circles and shoulder rolls, to loosen up the joints and improve flexibility.
  3. Do a few regular push-ups to activate the muscles in your arms, chest, and core.
  4. Practice the tiger-bend push-up movement slowly and with good form, focusing on control and coordination.

Tiger-bend push-up Safety Tips

  1. Start with proper form: Begin in the top position of a push-up with your arms extended, back and neck in a straight line, and core tight. Make sure your hands are slightly wider than shoulder width.
  2. Lower yourself with control: Lower your body to a bottom push-up position, keeping your chest slightly above the floor. Rock backwards by bringing your elbows back and forearms to the ground, pushing through your palms. Your hips may rise slightly, but maintain control throughout the movement.
  3. Transition smoothly: To return to the bottom push-up position, rock forward and maintain control. Then, push up to the starting position.
  4. Focus on form and technique: Repeat the exercise for the recommended number of repetitions, focusing on maintaining proper form and technique. Keep your core engaged and avoid any jerky or sudden movements.
  5. Practice with slow and controlled movements: Since the tiger-bend push-up requires precise control and coordination, it’s important to practice the movements slowly and with good form. This will help prevent injuries and ensure you are effectively targeting the triceps muscles.
  6. Modify the exercise if needed: If you’re new to the tiger-bend push-up or find it too challenging, you can modify the exercise by performing it on your knees or against a wall. This will help you gradually build strength and endurance before progressing to the full movement.
  7. Gradually increase intensity: As

Incorporating Into Other Workouts

To incorporate the tiger-bend push-up into your workouts, follow these steps: 1. Begin in the top position of a push-up: arms extended, back and neck in a straight line, and core tight with your hands slightly wider than shoulder width. This will be your starting position. 2. Lower yourself to a bottom push-up position with your chest slightly above the floor. Rock backwards by bringing your elbows back and forearms to the ground, pushing through your palms. Your hips may rise slightly as you move back. This is OK. 3. Transition back to the bottom push-up position by rocking forward. Then, push up to the starting position. This is one repetition. 4. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions. The tiger-bend push-up can be included in your strength training routine, particularly for targeting the triceps. It can be performed as a standalone exercise or incorporated into a circuit or superset with other upper body exercises. Here are a few ways to incorporate the tiger-bend push-up into your workouts: 1. Triceps-focused workout: Perform 3 sets of 10-12 tiger-bend push-ups, followed by 3 sets of tricep dips and 3 sets of tricep pushdowns. Rest for 1-2 minutes between sets. 2. Upper body circuit: Include the tiger-bend push-up in a circuit that includes exercises for the chest, shoulders, and back. Perform 10-12 reps of each exercise for

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