Incline Push Up

Level: beginner
Equipment: body only
Force: push
Mechanic: compound
Core muscles: chest
Secondary muscle: shoulders, triceps

Instructions:

  1. Stand facing bench or sturdy elevated platform. Place hands on edge of bench or platform, slightly wider than shoulder width.
  2. Position forefoot back from bench or platform with arms and body straight. Arms should be perpendicular to body. Keeping body straight, lower chest to edge of box or platform by bending arms.
  3. Push body up until arms are extended. Repeat.

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