Push Ups With Feet Elevated

This push-up has your paws up front and feet perched high like a bear climbing a log. The raised angle makes each rep heavier on your chest, shoulders, arms, and core, so it feels tougher than the flat-floor version.

Instructions

1. Place your feet on a bench or box behind you.
2. Set your hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulders.
3. Brace your core and form a straight line head to heels.
4. Lower your chest toward the floor with control.
5. Press through your palms until your arms are straight.

Benefits

• Builds stronger pushing strength
• Challenges your upper chest more
• Improves body control
• Strengthens shoulders and arms
• Makes regular push-ups feel easier

Key Points

• Keep your body in one straight line
• Lower under control
• Press the floor away
• Keep your neck neutral
• Brace your core throughout

Common Mistakes

• Sagging hips
• Piking the hips too high
• Flaring elbows too wide
• Cutting the range short
• Dropping too fast