Incline Push-Up

Incline Push-Up — Start position — Start position

Incline Push-Up — End position — End position

Region: Chest
Equipment: Body Only
Category: Strength
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: compound
Force: push

Muscles worked

chest
shoulders
triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Stand facing bench or sturdy elevated platform. Place hands on edge of bench or platform, slightly wider than shoulder width.
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.
Push body up until arms are extended. Repeat.

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