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Incline Push-Up

Hands elevated on a bench or box. Reduces load and biases the lower chest.

BeginnerBench / box3 × 12–20
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Lower chestBench / box

Incline Push-Up

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How to do the Incline Push-Up

  1. 1Hands on a stable surface
  2. 2Body in a straight line
  3. 3Chest to the surface

Benefits of the Incline Push-Up

  • Builds strength and size in the lower chest through a deep, loaded stretch
  • Simple equipment, high return — easy to program anywhere
  • Improves bodyweight control and joint strength alongside muscle size

Sources

Exercise information is provided for general educational purposes. Choose movements appropriate for your ability level and stop if you experience pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath or other concerning symptoms. Seek appropriate medical or fitness guidance when needed.

  1. 1Behm et al. (2016) — Acute effects of stretching on range of motion and performanceApplied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  2. 2Schoenfeld, Ogborn & Krieger (2017) — Dose-response of resistance training volume on hypertrophyJournal of Sports Sciences
  3. 3ACSM position stand (2009) — Progression models in resistance training for healthy adultsMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  4. 4Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionU.S. Department of Health and Human Services