Incline Push-Up Depth Jump
How to do the Incline Push-Up Depth Jump with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Chest
Shoulders, Triceps
Other
How to do the Incline Push-Up Depth Jump
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For this drill you will need a box about 12 inches high, and two thick mats or aerobics steps.
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Place the steps just outside of your shoulders, and place your feet on top of the box so that you are in an incline pushup position, your hands just inside the steps. This will be your starting position.
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Begin by bending at the elbows to lower your body, quickly reversing position to push your body off of the ground. As you leave the ground, move your hands onto the steps, bending your elbows to absorb the impact.
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Repeat the motion to return to the starting position.
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Where the Incline Push-Up Depth Jump fits
The Incline Push-Up Depth Jump shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Incline Push-Up Depth Jump: common questions
What muscles does the Incline Push-Up Depth Jump work?
The Incline Push-Up Depth Jump primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Incline Push-Up Depth Jump suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Incline Push-Up Depth Jump is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
Is the Incline Push-Up Depth Jump a compound or isolation exercise?
The Incline Push-Up Depth Jump is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Incline Push-Up Depth Jump with correct form?
For this drill you will need a box about 12 inches high, and two thick mats or aerobics steps. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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