Push-up ► incline push up

Topic
Power
Auxiliary means
Schwedenkasten
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Brustmuskulatur, Armstrecker
Organization

Individual work

Duration (mm:ss)
00:00
Topic description

Push-up position, feet on the floor (tiptoe position), arms support the upper body on the edge of the top of the Swedish box, bend and stretch the arms (lower and raise the upper body).

Attention:
No hollow back, tense torso, elbows bent approx. 45° from the upper body ("A" shape with the arms), shoulders are fixed and pulled down towards the hips.

Lighten:
Support in place (without bending and stretching the arms); more box elements (more upright position).

Harden:
Less box elements (lower position); additional weight (on the back); swap the position of the arms/legs; unstable support for the legs.

Material

3-4 vaulting box elements (incl. upper part)

1-2 additional box elements ► to make the exercise easier

1 weight waistcoat ► to make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
1 weight disc/sandbag ► to make the exercise more difficult (additional weight) - if the position allows
1 ball/balance cushion/balance board ► to make the exercise more difficult (unstable base)

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