incline push-up
A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with body weight.
How to do incline push-up
Place your hands on an elevated surface, such as a bench or step, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Extend your legs behind you, resting on the balls of your feet, creating a straight line from your head to your heels.
Lower your chest towards the elevated surface by bending your elbows, keeping your body in a straight line.
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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