Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | bench |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Put hands slightly wider than shoulderwide on bench. Place feet on ground 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.![Bench Push-up, Incline | Starting Position Bench Push-up, Incline Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/11/1911.jpg)
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![Bench Push-up, Incline | Ending Position Bench Push-up, Incline Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/12/1912.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Pectoralis Major, Sternal |
Synergist | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Triceps Brachii | Deltoid, Anterior |
Stabilizers | Rectus Abdominis | Obliques | Quadriceps | Biceps Brachii |
![Bench Push-up, Incline | Muscles Front Bench Push-up, Incline Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/9/1009.jpg)
Front
![Bench Push-up, Incline | Muscles Rear Bench Push-up, Incline Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/10/1010.jpg)
Rear
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