Chest exercise
Incline Push Up
Push-up with your hands raised on a bench, which reduces the load.
- Primary muscleChest
- Also worksTriceps
- EquipmentBench and bodyweight
- TypeCompound
- MovementHorizontal push
- LevelBeginner
- Chest
- Triceps
- Bench and bodyweight
How to do the Incline Push Up
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Place your hands on a bench slightly wider than your shoulders and straighten your legs.
- Keep your body in a straight line.
- Lower your chest toward the bench with your elbows at about 45°.
- Push until your arms are extended.
Muscles worked
Common Incline Push Up mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Incline Push Up, and how to fix it.
The bench moves or slides as you push.
Brace the bench against a wall or use a sturdy one before putting your weight on your hands.
The hands grip the edge of the bench at face height.
Place your hands on the edge at lower chest height so your chest reaches the bench.
The feet are too close to the bench and the nearly vertical body takes little effort.
Walk your feet back until your body forms a diagonal; the lower the support, the harder it gets.
Alternatives to the Incline Push Up
They work the chest with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Incline Push Up work?
The Incline Push Up works mainly the chest. It also works the triceps and the front delts.