How to do a incline push-up

About incline push-up

TIER
5
DIFFICULTY
intermediate
EQUIPMENT
none
TARGET MUSCLES
chest, triceps, frontShoulder

Instructions for Proper Form

Setup:

  1. Position: Stand in front of a sturdy, elevated surface like a bench, box, or wall.
  2. Hand Placement: Place your hands on the edge of the surface, slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  3. Body Alignment: Step your feet back so your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels. Engage your core and glutes.

The Movement:

  1. Lower: Inhale and bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the elevated surface.
  2. Press: Exhale and press through your hands to push your body back up to the starting position.

Tips:

  • This is a great modification for those who cannot yet perform a standard push-up from the floor.
  • The higher the surface, the easier the exercise will be.
  • Keep your body in a rigid plank position throughout the movement; don't let your hips sag.

Alternatives

barbell paused bench press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Bench PressBarbell

dumbbell incline bench press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
BenchDumbbell

smit-machine bench press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Smith Machine

smit-machine incline bench press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Smith Machine

chest tap push up

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
None

barbell bench press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
BarbellBench Press+1

diamond push up

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
None

decline push up

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Bench

floor triceps dips

ChestFront ShoulderTriceps
None

incline push-up

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
None

dips between chair

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
None

cable incline bench press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
CableBench

dumbbell bench press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
BenchDumbbell

machine high incline hammer chest press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
High Incline Chest Press Machine

resistance band push up

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Resistance Band

machine chest press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Chest Press Machine

machine seated dip

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Seated Dip Machine

wide grip push-up

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
None

machine incline chest press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Incline Chest Press Machine

machine decline chest press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Decline Chest Press Machine

barbell incline bench press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
BarbellBench Press

dumbbell close grip bench press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
BenchDumbbell

barbell paused decline bench press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
BarbellBench Press

chest dips

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Dip Bar

bench dip on floor

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Bench

assisted chest dip

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Resistance BandDip Bar

cable bench press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
CableBench

barbell paused incline bench press

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
BarbellBench Press

push up

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
None

clap push up

ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
None

barbell decline bench press

ChestFront ShoulderTriceps+1
Decline BenchBench

push-up row

ChestBackBiceps+4
Dumbbell

burpee

ChestTricepsBiceps+6
None