How to perform Bodyweight Incline Push Up with proper form
Starting Position
- Hands: Place your hands on a bench or box slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Feet: Step your feet back so your body forms a straight line from head to heels at an incline.
- Body: Engage your core and keep your hips in line with your shoulders.
Movement
-
Lowering Phase:
- Bend your elbows to lower your chest toward the edge of the bench.
- Keep your elbows at roughly a 45-degree angle, pointing back.
- Lower until your chest nearly touches the surface.
-
Raising Phase:
- Press through your palms to push your body back up to the starting position.
- Keep your back straight and core braced throughout.
Key Points
- The higher the surface, the easier the exercise; a lower surface makes it harder.
- Keep your body in one straight line, not sagging or piking at the hips.
- Progress toward floor push-ups by gradually lowering the surface height.
Exercises
Ab Wheel, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Shoulders, Back, Chest, Glutes
Arch Hang, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Forearms
Arnold Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back, Triceps
Arnold Press, Kettlebell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back, Triceps
Around The World, Dumbbell
Type: Core
Target: Shoulders, Chest
Synergist: Back
Assisted Squat, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves
Back Extension, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Core
Target: Back
Synergist: Hamstrings, Glutes
Back Extension, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Core
Target: Back
Synergist: Hamstrings, Glutes
Ball Slams, Medicine Ball
Type: Core, Upper
Target: Shoulders, Back
Synergist: Chest, Abs
Battle Ropes, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Core
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Back
Behind The Neck Press, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back, Triceps
Behind The Neck Press, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back, Triceps
Behind The Neck Press, Band
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back, Triceps
Bench Dip, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Triceps
Synergist: Shoulders, Back, Chest
Bench Press, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Cable
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Band
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Kettlebell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps