Weighted Incline Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Shoulders
Weighted 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 Weighted Incline Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Set up an elevated surface like a bench or sturdy box, and place a weight plate or sandbag securely on your upper back.
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Place your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart on the elevated surface, with your fingers pointing forward.
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Extend your legs straight back, balancing on the balls of your feet, so your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels.
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Keeping your core tight and body straight, bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the elevated surface.
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Continue lowering until your chest is close to the surface or your elbows form approximately a 90-degree angle.
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Push through your hands to extend your arms, lifting your body back up to the starting position.
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Fully extend your arms, maintaining the straight body line, to complete one repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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 Weighted 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 Weighted 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.
