Incline pushup
This chest exercise mainly works your lower chest, with help from your upper chest, middle chest and shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Incline pushup
Face a sturdy chair sideways. Place hands on its side, feet on ground. Lower by bending elbows, then push up. Ensure chair stability. Carpets provide extra traction.
Common mistakes
Sagging hips. Not keeping a straight body line. Using an unstable chair.
Breathing
Inhale down. Exhale up.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Lower Chest
Secondary Muscles
Upper Chest, Middle Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae
