Incline Pushups
Bodyweight Strength - This bodyweight strength exercise is a fantastic progression from the standard pushup and it can help pave the way toward one-arm pushups and weighted pushups as well. The primary difference between this version of the pushup and the standard pushup is that this version requires you to lift more of your bodyweight than the standard Pushup does because of the fact that your feet will be elevated causing move of your weight to be on your arms rather than your feet.
To get in position, for this exercise, place your feet on an elevated surface such as a bench in the gym and place your hands on the ground just as you would for a standard pushup position (the only difference being that your feet will be on the elevated bench surface rather than the ground).
Lower yourself to the ground exactly as you would on a standard pushup and be sure to stick your chest out and keep your shoulders back so that your chest touches the ground on each rep rather than your face or head touching the ground on each rep.
After touching your chest to the ground, press yourself back up by pushing through your elbows while keeping your lats and armpits tight just as you would on a standard Pushup. At the top of the movement do not allow your shoulders to shift forwards. Keep them down and back throughout the entire exercise.
Disclaimer - We do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified bodyweight strength professional present with you. This detailed exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your physician before attempting any strength training program or attempting this exercise or any of the other exercises on www.bodyweight-strength.com
To get in position, for this exercise, place your feet on an elevated surface such as a bench in the gym and place your hands on the ground just as you would for a standard pushup position (the only difference being that your feet will be on the elevated bench surface rather than the ground).
Lower yourself to the ground exactly as you would on a standard pushup and be sure to stick your chest out and keep your shoulders back so that your chest touches the ground on each rep rather than your face or head touching the ground on each rep.
After touching your chest to the ground, press yourself back up by pushing through your elbows while keeping your lats and armpits tight just as you would on a standard Pushup. At the top of the movement do not allow your shoulders to shift forwards. Keep them down and back throughout the entire exercise.
Disclaimer - We do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified bodyweight strength professional present with you. This detailed exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your physician before attempting any strength training program or attempting this exercise or any of the other exercises on www.bodyweight-strength.com