Incline Reverse Push-Up
Target upper chest & triceps with incline reverse push-ups. Elevate your hands for an easier push-up variation. Great for beginners!
The Incline Reverse Push-Up is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the back. You'll need: box or exercise bench.
Required Equipment
Incline Reverse Push-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)
Incline Reverse Push-Up Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Incline Reverse Push-Up
Find an elevated surface: Begin by finding an elevated surface that is stable and can support your body weight. Suitable options include a box, bench, or step. Stand in front of it.
Position your hands: Place your hands on the elevated surface slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with fingers pointing forward.
Align your body: Step back with your feet until your body forms a straight line from head to heels. This is your starting position.
Lower your body: Keeping your body rigid, bend your elbows to lower yourself towards the elevated surface until your chest is just above it.
Push up: Push through your hands to extend your arms, lifting your body back to the starting position.
Maintain core stability: Make sure to keep your core engaged and avoid letting your hips sag or rise during the movement.
Repeat: Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Ensure proper form is maintained throughout the exercise to avoid injury and maximize effectiveness. Adjust the height of the elevated surface to increase or decrease difficulty as needed.
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Incline Reverse Push-Up FAQs
What muscles does the Incline Reverse Push-Up work?
The Incline Reverse Push-Up mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the back. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Incline Reverse Push-Up?
Box or exercise bench.
Is the Incline Reverse Push-Up 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 Reverse Push-Up go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Incline Reverse Push-Up variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Weighted Push-Up, Decline Diamond Pike Push-Up, Decline Diamond Push-Up and Box Decline Kneeling Push-Up.
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