Wide Incline Push Up

This is a gentler push-up variation where your paws press into a bench or box with hands set wide. The incline lightens the load, while the wider grip puts more work into the chest and front shoulders, with the triceps helping finish each strong bear-sized press.

Instructions

1. Place your hands wide on a stable elevated surface.
2. Walk your feet back into a straight body line.
3. Brace your core and bend your elbows outward.
4. Lower your chest toward the edge with control.
5. Press through your palms until your arms straighten.

Benefits

• Builds pressing strength with less strain
• Targets the chest more than standard incline push-ups
• Improves upper-body control
• Helps prepare for floor push-ups

Key Points

• Keep your body in one straight line.
• Set your hands wider than shoulder width.
• Lower under control without dropping your hips.
• Press evenly through both palms.
• Keep your neck relaxed and neutral.

Common Mistakes

• Sagging the hips
• Flaring the elbows too hard
• Cutting the range short
• Pushing unevenly between hands
• Letting the head jut forward