Incline push-up
A push-up with your hands raised on a sturdy chair, a step between wall and floor push-ups for the chest, shoulders and arms.
BeginnerChairLow impactSuggested: 10 reps
How to do it
- Set a sturdy chair with its back against a wall so it cannot slide.
- Place your hands on the front edge of the seat and walk your feet back until your body is straight.
- Bend your elbows to lower your chest toward the edge of the seat.
- Press back up until your arms are straight.
Form tips
- Keep your heels, hips and shoulders in one line throughout.
- The lower the surface, the harder the push-up.
Muscles worked
ChestTricepsShouldersAbs
Push-up variations
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- Floor pressBeginner · Dumbbells
- InclineBeginner · Chair
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- WaveIntermediate · No equipment
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- Dumbbell pressIntermediate · Dumbbells
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- Dive bomberAdvanced · No equipment
- PikeAdvanced · No equipment
- RotationAdvanced · No equipment
- SpidermanAdvanced · No equipment
- DeclineAdvanced · Chair