This exercise involves performing a push up with your hands elevated on an incline surface, such as a bench or step. It targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps while also engaging the core muscles.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Bench
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the upper chest muscles
- Engages the triceps and shoulders as secondary muscles
- Increases strength and definition in the chest and arms
- Can be modified to suit different fitness levels
- Requires no equipment and can be done anywhere
How to perform
- Start by placing your hands on an elevated surface, such as a bench or step.
- Step your feet back so that your body is in a straight line from head to heels.
- Lower your chest towards the bench, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Push back up to the starting position, keeping your core engaged and your body in a straight line.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Chest
Primary
Anterior Deltoid
Primary
Triceps
Primary
Abs
Primary
Lower Back
Primary