Incline Push-ups

01 Steps

1. 1 Place your hands on a stable surface (table, bench, step) at shoulder width.
2. 2 Walk your feet back until your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
3. 3 Engage your core and squeeze your glutes to lock your posture.
4. 4 Lower by bending your elbows until your chest touches the surface.
5. 5 Push back to the starting position while exhaling.

02 Tips

• ✓ The lower the surface, the harder the exercise. Start with a table, then a chair, then a step.
• ✓ Keep your wrists aligned under your shoulders to avoid wrist pain.
• ✓ Squeeze your glutes to prevent your hips from sagging.

03 Common mistakes

• ✗ Hips sagging: imagine a rigid plank from your head to your feet.
• ✗ Hands too wide: keep them at shoulder width.
• ✗ Not going low enough: aim for chest contact with the surface.

04 If you struggle

• → Use a higher surface (kitchen counter for example).
• → Go back to wall push-ups and gradually increase the distance from the wall.