Push-Ups With Feet Elevated
Learn how to do push-ups with feet elevated with a clear setup, controlled movement, and a technique you can repeat.
How to do push-ups with feet elevated
- Lie on the floor face down and place your hands about 36 inches apart from each other holding your torso up at arms length.
- Place your toes on top of a flat bench. This will allow your body to be elevated. Note: The higher the elevation of the flat bench, the higher the resistance of the exercise is.
- Lower yourself until your chest almost touches the floor as you inhale.
- Using your pectoral muscles, press your upper body back up to the starting position and squeeze your chest. Breathe out as you perform this step.
- After a second pause at the contracted position, repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
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Push-Ups With Feet Elevated: muscles worked
Primary focus: chest. Supporting muscles: Shoulders, Triceps.
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Start with a version you can control. Record the same setup and range each time. Add reps or a small load increase when you can repeat the movement without changing the technique.
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How do you do push-ups with feet elevated?
Lie on the floor face down and place your hands about 36 inches apart from each other holding your torso up at arms length. Place your toes on top of a flat bench. This will allow your body to be elevated. Note: The higher the elevation of the flat bench, the higher the resistance of the exercise is. Lower yourself until your chest almost touches the floor as you inhale.
What muscles does push-ups with feet elevated work?
Push-Ups With Feet Elevated primarily trains the chest, with the shoulders and triceps contributing. The exact demand depends on your setup, range, and chosen load.
What is the best technique for push-ups with feet elevated?
Set stable contact points and a secure grip before pressing. Control the lowering phase and press through a comfortable, repeatable path. Use suitable rack safeties or assistance for heavy barbell work; avoid sudden changes in position.
What can I do instead of push-ups with feet elevated?
Related options include Incline Push-Up, Incline Push-Up Medium, Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip. These can have different equipment, range, and movement demands. Open the guides below to compare the setups before choosing a replacement.
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