Build Upper Chest Strength with Incline Pushups

Incline pushup

Rep Range

Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16

Hints

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.

Muscle Focus

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