MOVEMENT GUIDE / STURDY BENCH
Incline push-up
Place hands on a stable elevated surface; lower with your body in a straight line.
Target muscles
Pectoralis major, anterior deltoids and triceps
Setup
Set the shoulders comfortably, brace the trunk and move through a smooth range.
Perform the move
Place hands on a stable elevated surface; lower with your body in a straight line. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Develop practical pushing or pulling capacity.
Common mistake
Letting hips sag or flaring elbows excessively.
Alternative
Floor push-up
The standing variation is an easier option; your incline height changes the difficulty.
Opens the publisher’s original page. Use your session’s written prescription for sets and repetitions.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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