How to do a hindu pushup. ... The move is actually similar to a dive bomber pushup—except instead of scooping your stomach back in and reversing the movement to return to the start position, you simply press back from upward dog into downward dog. (That actually makes it a little easier than the dive bomber pushup.)

Are Hindu push ups better than regular pushups?

The muscles worked by a hindu pushup include your upper body, especially in the pectorals (chest), triceps, lats (upper back), and shoulders. ... And in the question of hindu pushups vs. normal pushups: Hindu pushups are actually better for increasing shoulder, hip, and back flexibility than regular push-ups.

Why do Hindu push ups?

Similar to a regular push-up, the Hindu push-up strengthens your triceps, pectorals, and deltoids, but with the added benefit of strengthening your hamstrings, abdomen, back muscles, and glutes.