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Incline Push-Up

Incline Push-Up is a beginner compound bodyweight exercise that mainly works your chest, with help from your shoulders and triceps.

💪 Chest🏋️ Bodyweight📈 Beginner🔗 Compound🎯 3 sets of 8-15 reps
Incline Push-Up: starting position
Starting position
Incline Push-Up: end position
End position

How to do the incline push-up

  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.

Muscles worked

Primary: ChestSecondary: ShouldersSecondary: Triceps

Sets and reps

Do 3 sets of 8-15 controlled reps, stopping 1-2 reps before failure. When you can do 15 easily, slow the tempo or add weight.

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Incline Push-Up alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the incline push-up work?

It mainly works your chest; your shoulders and triceps assist.

How many sets and reps of incline push-up should I do?

Do 3 sets of 8-15 controlled reps, stopping 1-2 reps before failure. When you can do 15 easily, slow the tempo or add weight.

Is the incline push-up good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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