Incline Push-Up (on box) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Anterior, Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Incline Push-Up
How to: Incline Push-Up (on box)
- Start in an incline push-up position with your hands on a box and feet on the ground.
- Lower your chest towards the box while bending your elbows.
- Push back up to the starting position, keeping your body straight.
Common Mistakes
- Letting hips sag towards the ground.
- Not keeping elbows close to the body.
- Using momentum instead of muscle control.
Modifications
- Perform the push-up with knees on the ground for less strain.
- Use an elevated surface for a gentler incline.
Tips
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Lower your chest towards the box, not your hips.
Incline Push-Up (on box) Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
push-up
upper body
core
bodyweight