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Push-Up (Incline)

Equipment:Other
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Chest

Secondary

Shoulders, Triceps

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand facing a sturdy elevated surface (bench, step, wall).

  2. 2

    Place your hands on the edge of the surface, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Step your feet back until your body forms a straight line from head to heels, arms perpendicular to your body.

  4. 4

    Engage your core and lower your chest towards the edge by bending your elbows.

  5. 5

    Keep your elbows relatively close to your body (around 45 degrees).

  6. 6

    Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.