Incline push-up
- Strength
- Beginner
- Bodyweight
Muscles worked
Main: Chest · Also: Triceps, Shoulders
Measured in reps.
How to do it
- Place your hands on a sturdy bench, table or wall, a little wider than your shoulders.
- Keep your body in one straight line from head to heels.
- Lower your chest toward the surface with elbows about 45 degrees from your body.
- Press back up without letting your hips sag.
Tip: The higher your hands, the easier it is. Lower the surface as you get stronger.
Take extra care if…
- You have a current problem with your wrists. This exercise puts load through it.
General guidance only, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts, and get advice from a doctor or qualified professional if pain continues.