Form cues
- Maintain straight line body
- Core engaged
- Lower under control
- Exhale as you push up
Exercise
Incline Push-Up
Chest, body weight
A push-up variation with hands elevated, reducing resistance on the chest and triceps.
Target: pectorals. Also works: anterior deltoids, triceps.
Steps
- Place hands shoulder-width apart on elevated surface.
- Extend legs back with feet together, forming a straight line.
- Lower chest toward the surface, elbows at 45 degrees.
- Pause when chest is just above the surface.
- Push back up to starting position.
Common mistakes
- Sagging hips
- Flaring elbows out
- Incomplete range of motion
Breathing
Inhale as you lower, exhale as you push up.
In the app, search for Incline Push-Up and add it to a workout.