Beginner
Incline push-up
Push-ups with your hands on a bench. Easier than on the floor and a good place to start.
- Works
- Lower chest, Triceps, Core
- Equipment
- Bench
How to do it
- 1Put your hands on the edge of a bench, slightly wider than your shoulders, and walk your feet back.
- 2Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- 3Lower your chest to the edge of the bench, elbows at about 45 degrees from your body.
- 4Push the bench away to straighten your arms.
Coach's tips
- The higher the surface, the easier it is. Go lower as you get stronger.
Bench taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.