How to perform Bodyweight Incline Push Up with proper form

Starting Position

  1. Hands: Place your hands on a bench or box slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Feet: Step your feet back so your body forms a straight line from head to heels at an incline.
  3. Body: Engage your core and keep your hips in line with your shoulders.

Movement

  1. 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.
  2. 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.