Incline Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Shoulders
Incline Push-up focuses on Chest, Shoulders, with Abs, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Incline Push-up with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand facing an elevated surface like a sturdy bench or counter, placing your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart on its edge.
- 2
Step your feet back until your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels, engaging your core and glutes.
- 3
Bend your elbows, lowering your chest towards the elevated surface while keeping your body rigid and elbows pointing slightly backward.
- 4
Push through your hands to extend your arms, returning to the starting position with your body in a straight line.
Secondary Muscles
While Incline Push-up primarily targets Chest, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Triceps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Incline Push-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Incline Push-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
