Incline Pushups

ChestShoulderShoulder Strengthening
Written By David Song

INCLINE PUSHUPS

This is an incline pushup which is an easier version of the regular pushup. This exercise is used to slowly progress to a full pushup. Start by putting your hands on a bench or other elevated surface like your couch or bed. Hold a neutral spine and slowly lower the body. Generally your hands should be at your nipple line at the bottom of the movement. Push up while keeping the core braced.

Muscles Involved:

  • Pectoralis Major / Pectoralis Minor

  • Anterior Deltoids

  • Serratus Anterior

Related Conditions:

  • AC Joint Sprain

  • Rotator Cuff Tear

  • Shoulder Impingement

  • Long Head Biceps Tendinopathy

  • Osteolysis of the Distal Clavicle

Related Exercises

Featured
Elevated Child’s Pose Side Stretch
Latissimus Dorsi, Latissimus Dorsi Stretch, QL, Quadratus Lumborum, Lateral Fascial Line, Functional Back Line, Lumbar Lateral Flexion, Lumbar Lateral Flexor, Shoulder Extensor, Shoulder Flexion, Shoulder Stretch, Low Back Stretch, Shoulder Flexibility, Lumbar Flexibility
Elevated Child’s Pose Side Stretch
Latissimus Dorsi, Latissimus Dorsi Stretch, QL, Quadratus Lumborum, Lateral Fascial Line, Functional Back Line, Lumbar Lateral Flexion, Lumbar Lateral Flexor, Shoulder Extensor, Shoulder Flexion, Shoulder Stretch, Low Back Stretch, Shoulder Flexibility, Lumbar Flexibility
Latissimus Dorsi, Latissimus Dorsi Stretch, QL, Quadratus Lumborum, Lateral Fascial Line, Functional Back Line, Lumbar Lateral Flexion, Lumbar Lateral Flexor, Shoulder Extensor, Shoulder Flexion, Shoulder Stretch, Low Back Stretch, Shoulder Flexibility, Lumbar Flexibility
Shoulder CAR
Shoulder, Shoulder Mobility, Glenohumeral Joint, Glenohumeral Joint Capsule, Shoulder End Range Strengthening
Shoulder CAR
Shoulder, Shoulder Mobility, Glenohumeral Joint, Glenohumeral Joint Capsule, Shoulder End Range Strengthening
Shoulder, Shoulder Mobility, Glenohumeral Joint, Glenohumeral Joint Capsule, Shoulder End Range Strengthening
Sleeper Stretch RAIL
Shoulder, Shoulder Mobility, Shoulder End Range Strengthening, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Shoulder External Rotator, Shoulder External Rotation, Teres Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major, Subscapularis, Anterior Deltoid
Sleeper Stretch RAIL
Shoulder, Shoulder Mobility, Shoulder End Range Strengthening, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Shoulder External Rotator, Shoulder External Rotation, Teres Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major, Subscapularis, Anterior Deltoid
Shoulder, Shoulder Mobility, Shoulder End Range Strengthening, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Shoulder External Rotator, Shoulder External Rotation, Teres Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major, Subscapularis, Anterior Deltoid
Sleeper Stretch PAIL
Shoulder Internal Rotation, Shoulder, Shoulder Mobility, Shoulder Flexibility, Shoulder External Rotator, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Shoulder End Range Strengthening
Sleeper Stretch PAIL
Shoulder Internal Rotation, Shoulder, Shoulder Mobility, Shoulder Flexibility, Shoulder External Rotator, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Shoulder End Range Strengthening
Shoulder Internal Rotation, Shoulder, Shoulder Mobility, Shoulder Flexibility, Shoulder External Rotator, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Shoulder End Range Strengthening
Yoga Block External Rotation RAIL
Shoulder, Shoulder Mobility, Shoulder External Rotation, Shoulder External Rotator, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Shoulder End Range Strengthening
Yoga Block External Rotation RAIL
Shoulder, Shoulder Mobility, Shoulder External Rotation, Shoulder External Rotator, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Shoulder End Range Strengthening
Shoulder, Shoulder Mobility, Shoulder External Rotation, Shoulder External Rotator, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Shoulder End Range Strengthening
Yoga Block External Rotation PAIL
Shoulder, Shoulder Internal Rotator, Shoulder External Rotation, Shoulder Stretch, Shoulder Mobility, Subscapularis, Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Shoulder End Range Strengthening
Yoga Block External Rotation PAIL
Shoulder, Shoulder Internal Rotator, Shoulder External Rotation, Shoulder Stretch, Shoulder Mobility, Subscapularis, Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Shoulder End Range Strengthening
Shoulder, Shoulder Internal Rotator, Shoulder External Rotation, Shoulder Stretch, Shoulder Mobility, Subscapularis, Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Shoulder End Range Strengthening
Wall Isometric Shoulder Flexion
Shoulder, Shoulder Flexion, Shoulder Flexor, Shoulder Stability, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Biceps Brachii, Biceps Tendon, Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major
Wall Isometric Shoulder Flexion
Shoulder, Shoulder Flexion, Shoulder Flexor, Shoulder Stability, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Biceps Brachii, Biceps Tendon, Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major
Shoulder, Shoulder Flexion, Shoulder Flexor, Shoulder Stability, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Biceps Brachii, Biceps Tendon, Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major
Wall Isometric Shoulder Abduction
Shoulder, Shoulder Abduction, Shoulder Abductor, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Shoulder Stability, Supraspinatus, Lateral Deltoid
Wall Isometric Shoulder Abduction
Shoulder, Shoulder Abduction, Shoulder Abductor, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Shoulder Stability, Supraspinatus, Lateral Deltoid
Shoulder, Shoulder Abduction, Shoulder Abductor, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Shoulder Stability, Supraspinatus, Lateral Deltoid
Wall Isometric Shoulder Extension
Shoulder, Shoulder Extension, Shoulder Extensor, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Triceps Brachii, Teres Major, Shoulder Stability
Wall Isometric Shoulder Extension
Shoulder, Shoulder Extension, Shoulder Extensor, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Triceps Brachii, Teres Major, Shoulder Stability
Shoulder, Shoulder Extension, Shoulder Extensor, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Triceps Brachii, Teres Major, Shoulder Stability
Wall Isometric Shoulder External Rotation
Shoulder, Shoulder External Rotation, Shoulder External Rotator, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Teres Minor, Rotator Cuff, Rotator Cuff Stability, Infraspinatus, Shoulder Stability
Wall Isometric Shoulder External Rotation
Shoulder, Shoulder External Rotation, Shoulder External Rotator, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Teres Minor, Rotator Cuff, Rotator Cuff Stability, Infraspinatus, Shoulder Stability
Shoulder, Shoulder External Rotation, Shoulder External Rotator, Shoulder Isometric Exercise, Teres Minor, Rotator Cuff, Rotator Cuff Stability, Infraspinatus, Shoulder Stability
David Song
Previous

Plantar Fascia Massage
Next

Forward Hip Thrust