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Incline Push-Up (On Box) Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Boxing Jab demonstration

Boxing Jab
2
Boxing Left Hook demonstration

Boxing Left Hook
3
Full Planche demonstration

Full Planche
4
Jab Crosses demonstration

Jab Crosses
5
Pike to Cobra Push-Up demonstration

Pike to Cobra Push-Up
6
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up demonstration

Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up
7
Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback demonstration

Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback
8
Decline Kneeling Push-Up on Box demonstration

Decline Kneeling Push-Up on Box
9
Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw demonstration

Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw
10
Deep Push-Up demonstration

Deep Push-Up
11
Decline Push-Up demonstration

Decline Push-Up
12
Decline Push-Up Against Wall demonstration

Decline Push-Up Against Wall

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Incline Push-Up (On Box) trains

Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Serratus Anterior Triceps Brachii

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