Pushup Variations (KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!) 1️⃣ Sphinx Pushups – Hands placed in front of your shoulders ➡️ Targets the triceps. 2️⃣ Standard Pushups – Hands directly under your shoulders ➡️ Primarily works the chest. 3️⃣ Pseudo Planche Pushups – Hands slightly behind your shoulders ➡️ Shifts more load to the shoulders, still works the chest. 4️⃣ Reverse Grip Pushups – Fingers pointing toward your feet, hands under or just behind shoulders ➡️ Increases biceps involvement while still training chest