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Incline Push-Up

Incline Push-Up, position 1 of 2Incline Push-Up, position 2 of 2

Primary muscles

chest

Secondary muscles

shoulderstriceps

Equipment

body only

Type

strength

Force

push

Level

beginner

How to perform

Stand facing bench or sturdy elevated platform. Place hands on edge of bench or platform, slightly wider than shoulder width.

Position forefoot back from bench or platform with arms and body straight. Arms should be perpendicular to body. Keeping body straight, lower chest to edge of box or platform by bending arms.

Push body up until arms are extended. Repeat.