How to do: Incline Push-Up

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Incline Push-Up — starting position — Start position

Incline Push-Up — finishing position — Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

1Stand facing bench or sturdy elevated platform. Place hands on edge of bench or platform, slightly wider than shoulder width.
2Position forefoot back from bench or platform with arms and body straight. Arms should be perpendicular to body. Keeping body straight, lower chest to edge of box or platform by bending arms.
3Push body up until arms are extended. Repeat.

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Photos & base instructions from the open-source Free Exercise DB (public domain).