Chest · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Incline Push-up
The incline push-up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the pectoral muscles by performing a push-up with the hands elevated on a surface such as a bench or step. This variation reduces the load compared to a standard push-up, making it more accessible for beginners.
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Chest
How to do Incline Push-up, step by step
- Place your hands on an elevated surface, such as a bench or step, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Extend your legs behind you, resting on the balls of your feet, creating a straight line from your head to your heels.
- Lower your chest towards the elevated surface by bending your elbows, keeping your body in a straight line.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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