Incline Push-Up

A beginner-friendly pressing exercise performed on an incline to reduce body weight load while building upper body strength.

Instructions

1. Stand facing a bench or sturdy elevated platform.
2. Place your hands on the edge of the bench slightly wider than shoulder width.
3. Position your feet back from the bench with arms and body straight.
4. Your arms should be perpendicular to your body, creating a straight line from head to heels.
5. This is your starting position.
6. Keeping your body straight, lower your chest to the edge of the bench by bending your elbows.
7. Push your body back up until your arms are extended.
8. Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions.

Tips

• The higher the incline, the easier the exercise; adjust height to your fitness level.
• Keep your core engaged throughout to maintain a straight body line.
• Lower your chest until it lightly touches or comes close to the bench.
• Avoid letting your hips sag during the movement.
• Use a bench that allows you to perform 8-15 repetitions with good form.
• Progress by using a lower surface or eventually moving to standard push-ups.