Incline push-up

Push-up with the hands on a low bar or raised surface. The higher the hands, the easier it gets. The best start when a floor push-up is still too hard.

Level

Start

Equipment

Low bar

Measure

reps

Tempo

2-0-1-0 (down, pause, up, pause)

Technique

1. Hands on the bar at shoulder width, feet together, body in a line.
2. Lower the chest to the bar, elbows back.
3. Press to full lockout without lifting the hips.

Common mistakes

• Hips sagging: squeeze the glutes.
• Staying on a high surface too long: lower it once you can do 3 sets of 12.