Incline Push-Up Medium
How to do the Incline Push-Up Medium with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Chest
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
Body Only
How to do the Incline Push-Up Medium
- 1
Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height.
- 2
Place your hands on the bar, with your hands about shoulder width apart.
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Position your feet back from the bar with arms and body straight. This will be your starting position.
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Keeping your body straight, lower your chest to the bar by bending the arms.
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Return to the starting position by extending the elbows, pressing yourself back up.
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Where the Incline Push-Up Medium fits
The Incline Push-Up Medium shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Incline Push-Up Medium: common questions
What muscles does the Incline Push-Up Medium work?
The Incline Push-Up Medium primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Abs, Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Incline Push-Up Medium suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Incline Push-Up Medium 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.
What equipment do I need for the Incline Push-Up Medium?
None. The Incline Push-Up Medium is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Incline Push-Up Medium a compound or isolation exercise?
The Incline Push-Up Medium 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 Medium with correct form?
Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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