Muscle Groups Involved
- There were no muscle groups associated with this exercise.
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Highlights
- Select a height that is challenging but comfortable.
- Contract your abs, quads, and glutes all at the same time to keep your spine neutral.
- Do not flare your elbows. Keep them about 45 degrees from your torso.
- Think about bringing your elbows together to feel a better squeeze in your chest.
Description
The Incline Push Up is a common, scaled back version of the classic Push Up. This version uses a bench or other object to elevate the upper body to decrease the load on the working muscles. It also ch
Common Mistakes
Do not stick your butt in the air. Do not let your torso sag. Do not flare
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Pro Tips
You can use a barbell in a power rack to select any height you want to chal
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Purpose
Despite the name, the Incline Push Up mimics the movement of the Decline Be
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Form
Your elbows should be kept close to but not pressed against your sides. You
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