Incline push-up
A compound exercise for the chest, with help from the triceps, front delts. Equipment: plyo box or step.
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How to do it
- Setup: Hands on a box or bench, body straight.
- Lower the chest to the edge
- Elbows at about 45°
- Lock out each rep
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