Incline Reverse Grip Push Up

Description

How to Do Incline Reverse Grip Push Up

1. 1
   Setup

   Place your hands on a stable elevated surface (like a bench or sturdy box) slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with your fingers pointing towards your feet and palms facing you (reverse grip).

2. 2
   Setup

   Extend your legs straight back, balancing on the balls of your feet, forming a straight line from your head to your heels. Engage your core and glutes to maintain this rigid plank position.

3. 3

   Inhale as you slowly lower your chest towards the elevated surface, keeping your elbows tucked close to your body and pointing backward. Control the descent until your chest is just above or lightly touches the surface.

4. 4

   Exhale powerfully as you push through your palms and extend your elbows, driving your body back up to the starting plank position. Maintain core engagement throughout the movement.

5. 5

   Ensure your body remains in a straight line from head to heels at the top of the movement, avoiding any sagging in the hips or arching in the lower back.

Tips

• Maintain a strong plank throughout the entire movement by keeping your core tight and glutes squeezed to prevent your hips from sagging or rising too high.
• Focus on a slow, controlled lowering phase (eccentric) to maximize muscle engagement and build strength in your chest and triceps.
• Keep your elbows relatively tucked towards your body as you descend; flaring them out too wide can put undue stress on your shoulders.
• Experiment with hand placement slightly wider or narrower than shoulder-width to find the most comfortable and effective position for your shoulder and wrist joints.

Common Mistakes

• ×Avoid letting your hips drop towards the floor during the movement; instead, maintain a rigid plank by actively engaging your core and glutes.
• ×Do not let your elbows flare out wide to the sides; keep them tucked closer to your body to better target the triceps and protect your shoulders.
• ×Do not perform partial repetitions by only lowering halfway; ensure your chest gets close to the elevated surface to achieve a full range of motion.