Incline Push-Up

A beginner-friendly push-up variation with hands elevated on a bench or step.

How to do it

1. Place your hands on a bench or elevated surface, shoulder-width apart.
2. Extend your legs behind you into a plank position.
3. Lower your chest toward the bench by bending your elbows.
4. Push back up to the starting position.
5. Repeat.

Tips

• Check that the elevated surface is stable before starting.
• Keep your elbows tucked rather than flared out wide.
• Progress to a lower surface as you get stronger.

Muscles

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Front deltoid, Triceps