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Chest
Fingertip Push-Up
A push-up performed on the fingertips for the chest and finger strength.
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Target
Chest
Category
Upper body · Strength
Difficulty
Advanced
Sets
3
Reps
6-10
Execution
How to perform
1. Start with an incline or knee version if full fingertip push-ups are new to you.
2. Place your fingertips spread on a firm, non-slip surface with a straight body line.
3. Lower your chest under control with elbows tracking comfortably.
4. Press back up without bouncing and stop if your fingers or wrists feel painful.
Suggested rest: 90-120 seconds between sets.
Technique
Key form tips
- 1Start with an incline or knee version if full fingertip push-ups are new to you
- 2Place your fingertips spread on a firm, non-slip surface with a straight body line
- 3Keep each repetition controlled and maintain tension through Chest.
- 4Use a range of motion you can control without changing your setup.
Avoid
Common mistakes
- 1Using momentum or rushing the lowering phase.
- 2Letting the working position change as fatigue builds.
- 3Losing tension through Chest to force extra repetitions.