Stool Seated Incline Stepout Press
Build upper body strength & stability! Incline press with a step-out targets your chest, shoulders, core, & legs. A full body burn!
The Stool Seated Incline Stepout Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the shoulders and chest, with help from the core and triceps. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Stool Seated Incline Stepout Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Stool Seated Incline Stepout Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Stool Seated Incline Stepout Press
Begin by sitting on a padded stool or bench with a straight back, feet flat on the floor, and core engaged. Your palms should be facing forward with elbows bent, similar to the start of an incline chest press.
Press your arms overhead in a smooth and controlled motion, extending your elbows but not locking them out. Your biceps should be close to your ears, and your upper body should be slightly leaning back to mimic the incline press angle.
As you reach the top of the press, step one foot out to the side, engaging your core and lower body to maintain balance and stability.
With control, lower your arms back down to the original position, bringing the stepped-out foot back to the starting position.
Repeat the motion, this time stepping out with the alternate foot. This adds a stability challenge and engages your core muscles.
Continue alternating feet with each repetition. Make sure to control the weight and movement throughout the exercise to ensure muscles are properly engaged and the risk of injury is minimized. Ensure proper form is maintained during the exercise to prevent injury and maximize effectiveness. If using weights, select an appropriate weight that allows for completion of the exercise with good form.
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Stool Seated Incline Stepout Press FAQs
What muscles does the Stool Seated Incline Stepout Press work?
The Stool Seated Incline Stepout Press mainly works the shoulders and chest, with help from the core and triceps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Stool Seated Incline Stepout Press?
Dumbbells.
Is the Stool Seated Incline Stepout 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 Stool Seated Incline Stepout Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Stool Seated Incline Stepout Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Stool Dip Leg Raise, Stool Towel Seated Jack, Stool Seated Chest Clap and Stool Seated Fly.
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