CHEST · BODYWEIGHT
How to do the incline push ups
The incline push ups trains your chest, with help from your shoulders, triceps. Here is how to do it with good form.

Step by step
- Place your hands on the edge of a sturdy object (plyo box, gym bench, or a chair).
- Straighten your body as you would for a regular push-up.
- Bring your shoulders back and squeeze your glutes.
- Take a breath and lower yourself to the object you’re using, tapping your chest at the bottom position.
- Press yourself back to the top and fully extend your arms as you exhale.
Muscles worked
| Primary | Chest |
|---|---|
| Secondary | Shoulders, Triceps |
| Equipment | Bodyweight |
Sets and reps
| Beginner | 3 sets of as many clean reps as you can, stopping 2 reps short of failure |
|---|---|
| Muscle growth | 3–4 sets of 8–15 reps; add a pause or extra load when 15 gets easy |
| Conditioning | 2–4 rounds of 30–45 s work, 15–30 s rest |
Pick the row that matches your goal. Add weight or reps once every set feels controlled, and log each set so you can see the trend.
Track your progress
Repto shows what you lifted on your last session for every set, suggests your next weight, and starts the rest timer when you tick the set. Your estimated 1-rep max and volume for each exercise are charted over time.
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