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Exercise Description |
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Main Target Muscles |
Chest |
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Secondary Target Muscles |
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps |
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Workout Type |
Strength |
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Gym Gear |
Bodyweight |
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Fitness Level |
Beginner |
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Compound/Isolated |
Compound |
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Power Move |
Push |
Target Muscle: Chest
Incline Push-Ups Overview
Incline push-ups are a variation of conventional push-ups that focuses primarily on the chest muscles. It also targets your abs, shoulders, and triceps as secondary muscle groups.
This is a bodyweight exercise that requires the use of a bench press in order to incline the body. If you want to progress towards full bodyweight push-ups, this is an excellent exercise. It reduces stress on the shoulders, forearms, and wrists. It also improves your stability, form, and technique.
How to Do It
- Place your hands on an elevated surface like a bench and walk your feet back until your body is at an incline.
- From there, lower your chest toward the surface and then press back up to the starting position.
- Keep your core engaged and be sure to not let your hips sag as you lower down.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Incline Push-Ups Tips
- Keep your spine as rigid as possible throughout the exercise.
- Brace your abs and squeeze your glutes as you perform the push-ups.
- Keep looking down and tuck in your chin.
- Put in your strength to pull yourself as far away from the floor as possible.
