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Incline Push-up

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Incline Push-up Overview

The incline push-up workout is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the chest muscles.

By positioning the hands on an elevated surface, such as a bench or step, the bodyweight is used to engage the chest muscles.

While other muscles like the triceps and shoulders are also worked, the focus of this workout is on the chest.

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Incline Push-up Instructions

  1. Stand facing a sturdy elevated surface, such as a bench or step.
  2. Place your hands shoulder-width apart on the surface, fingers pointing forward.
  3. Step back and position your feet hip-width apart, creating a straight line from head to heels.
  4. Lower your chest towards the surface, bending your elbows and keeping your body in a straight line.
  5. Pause briefly when your chest is just above the surface.
  6. Push through your hands to extend your elbows and return to the starting position.

Incline Push-up Tips

  1. Position yourself facing a sturdy elevated surface, such as a bench or step.
  2. Place your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart on the surface, fingers pointing forward.
  3. Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels throughout the exercise.
  4. Lower your chest towards the surface by bending your elbows, maintaining control and a slow tempo.
  5. Pause for a brief moment at the bottom, feeling the stretch in your chest muscles.
  6. Push through your hands to extend your arms, returning to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

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