1 / 5Incline Push-up
A push-up with the hands raised on a bench, box or wall. It is the easiest push-up to start with and the best way to build up to the full version.
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- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Bench
- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps, Shoulders
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 10–15
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Place your hands on a bench, slightly wider than your shoulders.
- 2Walk your feet back until your body is straight.
- 3Lower your chest to the edge of the bench.
- 4Push back up to the start.
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips sag or pike up
- Placing the hands too far forward
- Not touching the chest to the edge
Tips
- The higher the hands, the easier it is: start high and go lower over the weeks
- Keep your body straight and your stomach tight
- Lower your chest all the way to the bench edge
Questions
Who should do incline push-ups?
Anyone who cannot yet do clean full push-ups. Move to a lower surface as they get easy.
Does it work the chest?
Yes, it works the same chest, shoulders and triceps, with less of your body weight.
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