Incline Push-Press
Build upper body strength with the Incline Push-Press! Elevate your push-up game for a powerful chest and shoulders.
The Incline Push-Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the triceps and core. You'll need: box.
Required Equipment
Incline Push-Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Triceps (triceps brachii); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Incline Push-Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Incline Push-Press
Find a sturdy box or elevated surface that can support your weight. Place it in front of you.
Start by placing your hands on the edge of the elevated surface shoulder-width apart. Your body should be at an incline angle with your feet positioned behind you on the floor and legs fully extended.
Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels.
While keeping your elbows pointing back, lower your chest to the edge of the box by bending your arms.
Push through your hands to extend your arms and return to the starting position. This completes one repetition.
Perform the desired number of repetitions and sets, maintaining good form throughout the exercise.
Make sure to keep your movements controlled, and avoid locking out your elbows completely at the top of the movement to maintain tension on the muscles. Ensure your back remains straight and does not sag to maintain proper alignment and avoid strain.
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Incline Push-Press FAQs
What muscles does the Incline Push-Press work?
The Incline Push-Press mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the triceps and core. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Incline Push-Press?
Box.
Is the Incline Push-Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Incline Push-Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Incline Push-Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Box Decline Kneeling Push-Up, Decline Kneeling Push-Up, Decline Push-Up and Elevated Push-Up.
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