Chest · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Incline Push-up (On Box)
The incline push-up (on box) is a bodyweight exercise that targets the pectoral muscles, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and shoulders. It is performed by placing the hands on an elevated surface, such as a box, and executing a push-up motion.
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Chest
How to do Incline Push-up (On Box), step by step
- Place your hands on the edge of a box or elevated surface, 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 box 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.
Track Incline Push-up (On Box) in SPLYT
Incline Push-up (On Box) is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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