Incline Push-Up Wide
Set the hands wider than shoulder width, arms perpendicular to the body. Keep the body straight, lower the chest to the bar and press up.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 6
Form sequence
01 · stance
Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height.
02 · wide grip
Place your hands on the bar, with your hands wider than shoulder width.
03 · start · Key step
Position your feet back from the bar with arms and body straight. Your arms should be perpendicular to the body. This will be your starting position.
04 · lower
Keeping your body straight, lower your chest to the bar by bending the arms.
05 · press
Return to the starting position by extending the elbows, pressing yourself back up.
What's working
3D
- Pectoralis Major
Primary · 147 exercises
- Rectus Abdominis
Secondary · 152 exercises
- Anterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Lateral Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Posterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Triceps Brachii
Secondary · 221 exercises
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