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incline push-up (on box)

incline push-up (on box) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: pectorals. Equipment: body weight.

incline push-up (on box) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
chest
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

triceps, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Place your hands on the edge of a box or elevated surface, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Extend your legs behind you, resting on the balls of your feet, creating a straight line from your head to your heels.
  3. Lower your chest towards the box by bending your elbows, keeping your body in a straight line.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.