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Incline push-ups, illustrated in 3 steps
Place your hands on a stable desk, chair, or step.

Desk exercise

Incline push-ups

A simple move for your chest, arms and shoulders, done standing up. About 35 seconds.

Position
Standing
Equipment
None
Time
About 35 seconds
Works
chest, arms and shoulders

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How to do incline push-ups

  1. Set

    Place your hands on a stable desk, chair, or step.

  2. 1

    Set your hands on the surface and walk your feet back.

  3. 2

    Bend your elbows and lower your chest to the surface.

  4. 3

    Press the surface away to return.

Take care. Raise the surface or choose another exercise if your shoulders feel uncomfortable.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

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Illustration adapted from Everkinetic / Workout Guide by Bryl Lim, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.