Incline Push Ups: Video Tutorial & Exercise Guide

Workout Incline Push Ups
Primary Muscle Group Chest
Secondary Muscle Group Shoulders, Triceps
Abs
Equipment Required Bodyweight
Force Type Push
Mechanics Compound
Exercise Type Strength
Difficulty Beginner

Incline Push Ups: Video Tutorial & Exercise Guide

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Muscle Groups

Primary Muscle

Secondary Muscles

How to do the Incline Push Ups – Step-by-Step Guide

  • Step 1: Stand front the edge of a bench, table, or bed.
  • Step 2: Place your hands on the edge of the bench lightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Arms are straight but elbows are not. Align your legs so your arms and body are perfectly straight.
  • Step 3: Bend your elbows and inhale as you slowly lower your chest to the edge of the bench. Keep your body straight and rigid during the movement.
  • Step 4: Move your body away from the bench until your elbows are no longer straight. As you exhale, push your body up.
  • Step 5: Continue with slow, steady repetitions.

Incline Push Ups Overview

Incline push-ups are a great way to start your push-up routine if you have trouble doing basic push-ups. This exercise still targets the pectoralis major (pectoralis major and pectoralis minor), but it puts much less strain on your elbows and significantly reduces the weight you lift. The incline push-up is mostly You can do it anywhere. All you need is a stable surface such as a table, desk or wall.

Benefits of The Incline Push Ups

This simple exercise targets the major muscles of the chest, the pectoralis major and minor. In addition to working the chest, incline push-ups work not only the shoulders (deltoids) and arms (triceps), but also the muscles in the abdomen, back, hips, and long wrists of the legs, acting as stabilizers and strengthening the body. prevent deformity from bulging and arching of the spine during movement. Slow, careful movements can really engage your core. Incline push-ups can take you from a simple “push-off” to almost standing against a wall, to a table, countertop, or You can move to a sturdy chair and finally to a low step or bench.

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