Incline pushup (Box pushup)

Muscles

• Anterior deltoid
• Pectoralis major (clavicular head)
• Triceps brachii (long head)
• Triceps brachii (medial head)
• Triceps brachii (lateral head)
• Serratus anterior

Technique

1. Start in an Incline plank position.
2. Go all the way down until the chest touches the support.
3. Go all the way up with arms fully extended and pushing the shoulders forward ( Shoulder protraction ).
4. A higher support surface will make the pushup easier, and vice versa.

Form tips

1. Keep your Abs engaged and a posterior Pelvic tilt .
2. Arms are close to the body - max 45° out.
3. Keep your head neutral (do not crane forward).

Similar Exercises

• Incline diamond pushup
• Decline pushup
• Bent-legs bench dip
• Straight-legs bench dip
• Elevated bench dip

Equipment

• Elevated surface