Exercise library
Chest
Incline Push-Up
No equipment needed
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps, Shoulders
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal push
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Place your hands on a bench or elevated surface slightly wider than shoulders with the body straight. Lower the chest toward the edge, then press back up. The elevation reduces the load, making it easier and emphasizing the lower chest.
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Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the chest — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
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No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the chest: