You can try a variety of different push-ups, like incline, decline, wide-grip, close-grip, and pseudo plank. [3] X Expert Source Alex Robles, MD, NASMCertified Personal Trainer Expert Interview. 30 July 2021. You can also try a pike push-up, which is a scaled-back version of a handstand push-up. [4] X Expert Source Alex Robles, MD, NASMCertified Personal Trainer Expert Interview. 30 July 2021.