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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

Educational information only — not medical advice. Exercise technique, sets and reps are general guidance and may need adjusting for your experience, equipment and health history. Talk to a qualified clinician before starting or changing a training program if you have an injury or medical condition.

  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