Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | flat bench / other elevation |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Put hands slightly wider than shoulderwide on bench or other elevation. Place feet on floor and keep body straight. Upper arms remain perpendicular to body.Execution
Bend arms to lower body toward floor until elbows are flexed right-angled. Return, keep arms slightly flexed. Repeat.Variations / Comments
Keep body straight throughout motion.![Mat Push-up, Incline | Starting Position Mat Push-up, Incline Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/99/99.jpg)
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![Mat Push-up, Incline | Ending Position Mat Push-up, Incline Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/0/100.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Pectoralis Major, Sternal |
Synergist | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Triceps Brachii | Deltoid, Anterior |
Stabilizers | Rectus Abdominis | Obliques | Quadriceps | Biceps Brachii |
![Mat Push-up, Incline | Muscles Front Mat Push-up, Incline Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/49/49.jpg)
Front
![Mat Push-up, Incline | Muscles Rear Mat Push-up, Incline Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/50/50.jpg)
Rear
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