Incline Push-Up (On Box)
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
Incline push-ups on a box involve performing push-ups with hands elevated on a box. This variation targets the upper chest and shoulders more effectively, making it easier than standard push-ups for beginners or for those looking to focus on the upper body.
How to do it
- Place your hands shoulder-width apart on a box.
- Align your body from head to heels in a straight line.
- Lower your chest towards the box by bending your elbows.
- Push back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Muscles worked
Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Serratus Anterior Triceps Brachii