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Incline High-Bar Push-Up

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Elevate your push-up game! This incline variation is easier on the wrists while still building serious upper body strength.

Mr. Grey Smith
Mr. Grey Smith
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Required Equipment

Push Up Bars

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

High Bar Incline Push-Up Instructions

Starting Position:
1. Stand facing the parallel bars.
2. Place your hands on the bars, ensuring they are shoulder-width apart.
3. Walk your feet back so your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels. Your feet should be together.
4. Keep your core engaged and your body straight.

Movement Instructions:
1. Lowering Phase:
- Slowly bend your elbows to lower your body toward the bars.
- Keep your elbows at about a 45-degree angle from your body.
- Lower yourself until your upper arms are parallel to the ground or until you reach a comfortable position.

2. Pushing Phase:
- Press through your hands to push your body back up to the starting position.
- Extend your arms fully while keeping your body straight.
- Avoid locking your elbows at the top.

Tips:
- Maintain a tight core throughout the movement to ensure proper body alignment.
- If you are a beginner, you can modify the exercise by keeping your feet closer to the bars or lowering the angle by using a lower surface.
- Keep your head neutral and avoid looking up too high.
- Aim for controlled movements to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.

Repetitions:
- Start with 5-10 repetitions and gradually increase as you feel more comfortable with the movement.