Incline Push up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Incline Push-Up
How to: Incline Push up
- Stand facing a sturdy surface like a bench or wall; place your hands shoulder-width apart on it.
- Step back to form a straight line from your head to your heels.
- Bend your elbows to lower your chest toward the surface, ensuring to keep your body straight.
- Push back up to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Letting hips sag or rise too high.
- Not engaging the core.
- Improper hand placement.
Modifications
- Perform on a lower surface if standard incline push-ups are too challenging.
- Knees on the ground instead of toes for easier variation.
Tips
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the surface.
Incline Push up Alternatives
Tags
chest
push-up
bodyweight
strength
upper body
beginner