MWC
ChestBody OnlyBeginner

Incline Push-Up

Incline Push-Up — starting positionIncline Push-Up — end position
Primary muscles
Chest
Equipment
Body Only
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound · Push

How to do the Incline Push-Up

  1. 1

    Stand facing bench or sturdy elevated platform. Place hands on edge of bench or platform, slightly wider than shoulder width.

  2. 2

    Position forefoot back from bench or platform with arms and body straight. Arms should be perpendicular to body. Keeping body straight, lower chest to edge of box or platform by bending arms.

  3. 3

    Push body up until arms are extended. Repeat.

Secondary muscles worked

ShouldersTriceps

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