How to Do Incline Push Ups On Chair

Incline Push Ups On Chair is a chest exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Incline Push Ups On Chair

  1. 01Place the hands shoulder-width apart on the edge of a stable chair and step the feet back into a plank.
  2. 02Lower the chest toward the chair by bending the elbows while maintaining a straight line from head to heels.
  3. 03Stop when the chest is an inch from the chair edge.
  4. 04Press through the palms to return to the starting position while exhaling.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Incline Push Ups On Chair

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the elbows tucked at a 45 degree angle to the torso rather than flaring them out to protect the shoulder joint.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Incline Push Ups On Chair questions

What muscles does Incline Push Ups On Chair work?

Incline Push Ups On Chair is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Incline Push Ups On Chair correctly?

Place the hands shoulder-width apart on the edge of a stable chair and step the feet back into a plank. Lower the chest toward the chair by bending the elbows while maintaining a straight line from head to heels. Stop when the chest is an inch from the chair edge. Press through the palms to return to the starting position while exhaling.

What is the A90 coach tip for Incline Push Ups On Chair?

Keep the elbows tucked at a 45 degree angle to the torso rather than flaring them out to protect the shoulder joint.

Is Incline Push Ups On Chair suitable for beginners?

Incline Push Ups On Chair is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Incline Push Ups On Chair?

No. Incline Push Ups On Chair is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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