Incline Push Up Medium

What is Incline Push-Up (Medium)? Incline push-up (medium) is a bodyweight exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps. It is a modified version of the traditional push-up where the hands are elevated on an elevated surface, such as a bench or a step, making it slightly easier than a regular push-up.

Tutorial

1. Place your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart on an elevated surface.
2. Extend your legs straight out behind you with your toes on the floor, creating a straight line from head to heels.
3. Engage your core and lower your body towards the elevated surface by bending your elbows.
4. Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

• Arching your back: Keep your core engaged and maintain a straight line from head to heels throughout the exercise.

• Flaring out your elbows: Keep your elbows at a 45-degree angle to your body to prevent shoulder strain. - Not lowering your chest enough: Make sure to lower your body until your chest almost touches the elevated surface for a full range of motion.

Tips for Better Results

• Focus on proper form: Quality over quantity. Perform the exercise with control and full range of motion.

• Adjust the incline: Start with a higher incline and gradually decrease the elevation as you get stronger. - Breathe properly: Inhale as you lower your body and exhale as you push back up.

Muscles Worked Incline push-up (medium) primarily targets the following muscles:

• Chest (pectoralis major) - Shoulders (deltoids) - Triceps