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Incline Push-Up (on Box) exercise animation

Incline Push-Up (on Box)

Category
Chest
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Pectorals

Same principle as any incline push-up — elevating the hands reduces the load compared to floor level — but using a box rather than a bench gives a more stable, fixed platform to push against. It's a standard regression for building toward full push-ups.

How to Do the Incline Push-Up (on Box)

  1. Place your hands on the edge of a box or elevated surface, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Extend your legs behind you, resting on the balls of your feet, creating a straight line from your head to your heels.
  3. Lower your chest towards the box by bending your elbows, keeping your body in a straight line.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Incline Push-Up (on Box) primarily targets the Pectorals, with Triceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Shoulders.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have body weight? These target the same pectorals with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Incline Push-Up (on Box) work?
The Incline Push-Up (on Box) primarily targets the pectorals, with the triceps and shoulders assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Incline Push-Up (on Box)?
The Incline Push-Up (on Box) is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Incline Push-Up (on Box)?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Chest Dip (kneeling) targets the same pectorals using leverage machine instead.