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:
- Position: Stand in front of a sturdy, elevated surface like a bench, box, or wall.
- Hand Placement: Place your hands on the edge of the surface, slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- 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:
- Lower: Inhale and bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the elevated surface.
- 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