Incline Push Ups

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Exercise Info

LevelBeginner
Muscle GroupChest
Secondary MuscleShoulders, Triceps
Exercise TypeStrength
Equipment RequiredBodyweight
Force TypePush
rating3

Tips

  1. Bench pushups are great for beginners, but they can also serve as a great exercise for finishing off an intense chest workout.  
  2. The higher the bench is, the tougher the pushups become.  
  3. Keep your body straight and your spine neutrally aligned.  
  4. Keep your head up and use full range of motion. 

Instructions

  1. Incline Pushups are a great exercise for adding extra intensity to regular pushups on the floor. Place your feet on the edge of a bench and your hands on the floor just beyond shoulder width apart.  
  2. Hold your torso up at arms length with your toes on the bench. This is your starting position.  
  3. Slowly lower yourself downward until your chest nearly touches the floor.  
  4. Squeeze your chest and slowly press your upper body back to the starting position.
  5. Pause briefly at this position. This is one rep.  
  6. Repeat for a desired number of reps.