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Strength exercise

Push-up (Incline)

How to do it

  1. Place both hands on a stable elevated bench or step, slightly wider than shoulder width.
  2. Walk the feet back so the body forms a straight line from heels to head.
  3. Lower the chest toward the raised surface while keeping the elbows at roughly a 45 degree angle.
  4. Press back up through the palms until the arms are fully extended, engaging the chest, triceps, and front shoulders.
  5. Keep the hips in line with the shoulders rather than letting them pike upward.
  6. Inhale on the descent and exhale on the press, keeping the tempo controlled rather than bouncing off the bench.

Muscles worked

ChestMuscles located in the front of the upper body, primarily responsible for pushing movements. All Chest exercises
TricepsMuscles located at the back of the upper arm, responsible for extending the elbow. All Triceps exercises
Anterior DeltoidFront portion of the shoulder muscle responsible for shoulder flexion and internal rotation. All Anterior Deltoid exercises

Related Chest exercises

Close-Grip Incline Barbell PressClose-Grip Smith Machine PressDecline Bench PressDeficit Push-UpDumbbell Incline Bench PressDumbbell Press
Type
Strength
Equipment
Bodyweight
Primary muscles
Chest, Triceps, Anterior Deltoid
Measured in
Reps and weight