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Chest · Bodyweight

Incline Push-Up

A compound movement that trains your chest, done using just your bodyweight. Your shoulders and triceps help out.

Incline Push-Up, starting positionIncline Push-Up, end position

Muscles you'll work

Incline Push-Up muscles worked, front viewIncline Push-Up muscles worked, back view
ChestPrimaryShoulders · TricepsSecondary

How to do it

  1. Stand facing bench or sturdy elevated platform. Place hands on edge of bench or platform, slightly wider than shoulder width.
  2. 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.
  3. Push body up until arms are extended. Repeat.

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EquipmentBodyweight
TypeCompound
Push or pullPush
LevelBeginner

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