ChestBeginnerCompound

Incline Push-up

Hands on a bench or wall: an easier push-up.

Incline Push-up: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Perfect first step towards full push-ups
  • Adjust difficulty by hand height

How to do it

  1. Hands on a stable surface
  2. Straight body line
  3. Lower the chest to the edge

Common mistakes

  • Piking the hips up
  • Partial range

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
10–15
Rest
60 s
Reps in reserve
2

Alternatives

Harder

Programs that use it

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Gentle Start

A conservative 2-day program (plus an optional mobility day) for returning, older or health-flagged lifters.

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Prenatal-Safe Basics

A light 2-day routine for pregnancy, only after your doctor or midwife has cleared you to exercise.

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