Incline Push-Ups
Upper BodyMuscles worked
chesttricepsshoulders
- Equipment
- A bench
- Level
- Beginner
- How much to do
- 10–15 reps per set.
How to do it
- Place your hands on a bench a little wider than your shoulders and step your feet back into a straight plank line.
- Brace your core to keep your body in one line.
- Bend your elbows to lower your chest toward the bench.
- Keep your elbows tracking back at about 45 degrees.
- Press through your palms to push back up to the start.
How to breathe
Breathe in as you lower, out as you push. Never hold your breath at the hardest point.
Common mistakes
Hips dropping toward the floor. Squeeze your glutes and brace your core so your body stays one line.
Elbows flaring straight out to the sides. Keep them at roughly 45° to your ribs.
Stopping short of the ends. Half a rep trains half the muscle — go all the way to each end.
Frequently asked questions
- Which muscles do Incline Push-Ups work?
- Incline Push-Ups mainly work your chest. They also engage your triceps and shoulders.
- What equipment do you need for Incline Push-Ups?
- You need: A bench.
- Are Incline Push-Ups good for beginners?
- Yes — Incline Push-Ups are beginner-friendly. Start slow and keep your form clean.
- How many reps of Incline Push-Ups should you do?
- 10–15 reps per set.