Weight loss: Bored with traditional push-ups? Try these 6 variations

01/8Do these variations

One thing that we all might agree to is that getting a grip on a push-up is not an easy task. It requires constant practice and hard work to perfect the form and increase the number of repetitions. But all the effort is worth making as push-up is one of those simplest functional exercises that targets the muscles of your entire body. Right from your chest and shoulders to core and legs. This what makes push-ups one of the most loved and popular exercises.

02/8These variations are easy

But doing the same traditional push-ups daily can become quite boring after a while. If you have mastered the traditional form of push-up then it is time to try some new and exciting variations to challenge your body. Here are 6 variations of push-ups that you can add in your workout routine.

03/8​Diamond Push-up

Step 1: Start with coming to a high plank position. Your wrists should be under your shoulder and toes tucked in. Keep your body neutral and your body should be in a straight line from head to toe.

Step 2: Bring both your palms together almost directly under your chest to form a diamond or triangle shape with your forefingers and thumbs. Squeeze your thighs and glutes for stability.

Step 3: Slowly lower your upper body towards the ground by bending your elbows. Go down until you’re about six inches away from the ground.

Step 4: Then push the floor away from you to return to the top to complete one repetition.

04/8​Clap Push-up

Step 1: Come to a high plank position with your feet together and hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Step 2: Keeping your spine and body neutral, gently bend your elbow to lower your body toward the ground until your chest is close to the floor.

Step 3: Then press yourself away from the floor as quickly as possible and at the same time bring your hands off the floor.

Step 4: Clap your hands together before bringing them back on the ground to complete one repetition.

05/8​Incline Push-ups

Step 1: Stand about 1-2 feet away from a wall. Your face should be towards the wall and palms placed on the wall a little wider than shoulder-width apart. Your fingers should face upwards.

Step 2: Exhale, bend your elbows to bring your chest and chin close to the wall. All this time keep your legs and palms static.

Step 4: Inhale and push the wall until your hands are straight and the chest and chin are away from the wall to complete one repetition.

06/8​One-Arm​ Push-up

Step 1: Come to a high plank position. Keep your hands in line with your shoulders and feet wide apart from each other. Your back should be neutral (head to toes should be in line).

Step 2: Put your left hand on your back while maintaining your body weight on your right hand.

Step 3: Now bend your elbow to take your body towards the floor. Go down until you are six-inch away from the ground.

Step 4: Push the floor to come back to the starting position and complete and one repetition. After a few reps change your hand.

07/8​Staggered Push-up

Step 1: Start by coming to a standard push-up position. Your wrists should be under your shoulders and toes tucked in.

Step 2: Now move your hand forward and the other backward (in a staggered position, they should be 12 inches apart from each other).

Step 3: Now bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the ground and then extend your elbows to come back up to the starting position to complete one repetition.

Step 4: After a few repetitions, change the position of the hand.

08/8​Pike Push-up

Step 1: Start with coming to a modified high-plank position. Your wrist should be in line with shoulders, feet together and butt in the air.

Step 2: Lower your head towards the mat, taking your elbows back towards your leg rather than taking them outside.

Step 3: Again push the floor to come to the starting position and complete one repetition.