TRX Incline Push-Up
Incline push-ups using a TRX. An effective way to build upper body strength with adjustable difficulty.
The TRX Incline Push-Up is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the triceps and core. You'll need: suspension trainer.
Required Equipment
TRX Incline Push-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Triceps (triceps brachii); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
TRX Incline Push-Up Variations and Alternatives
How to do the TRX Incline Push-Up
Attach a suspension trainer to a secure high anchor point.
Adjust the handles so that they are at about waist height when you're standing upright.
Face away from the anchor point and grab the handles with both hands at chest level, palms facing each other.
Step forward, leaning into the suspension trainer while keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels. This is your starting position.
Inhale as you bend your elbows to lower your chest between the handles. Keep your body rigid and straight.
Lower down until your chest is in line with your hands or as low as comfortably possible without compromising your form.
Hold the bottom position briefly for more intensity if desired.
Exhale as you push back up to the starting position, extending your arms fully without locking out your elbows.
Perform the desired number of reps, maintaining controlled movement throughout.
Make sure to keep your core engaged and avoid sagging your hips or piking them up during the exercise.
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TRX Incline Push-Up FAQs
What muscles does the TRX Incline Push-Up work?
The TRX Incline Push-Up 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 TRX Incline Push-Up?
Suspension trainer.
Is the TRX Incline 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 TRX Incline Push-Up go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some TRX Incline Push-Up variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Incline Close-Grip Push-Up, Incline Push-Up, Incline Push-Press and Incline Reverse Push-Up.
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