Incline Push-up

The technique.

1. 01

   Start in a push-up position with your hands elevated on a bench or sturdy surface.

2. 02

   Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core and glutes.

3. 03

   Lower your chest towards the elevated surface by bending your elbows, keeping them tucked slightly.

4. 04

   Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.

5. 05

   Maintain control throughout the movement, avoiding sagging hips or piking up.

What goes wrong.

• ×Sagging hips or piking your butt up, losing core engagement.
• ×Flaring elbows out wide, placing stress on shoulder joints.
• ×Not going deep enough, limiting the range of motion and muscle activation.
• ×Rushing the movement, sacrificing control and proper form.
• ×Using a surface that is too low, making it too easy.