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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Chest

Equipment Required

Bodyweight

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Triceps, Shoulders

Exercise Description

The eccentric only incline push up builds serious chest strength by focusing on the lowering phase. It's perfect for breaking through plateaus and building muscle control.

How To

1. Place hands on a bench, step, or raised surface shoulder-width apart 2. Walk feet back into plank position with body straight from head to heels 3. Slowly lower chest toward the surface over 3-5 seconds for the eccentric only incline push up 4. Once chest touches or comes close to surface, place knees down and push back to start 5. Stand up, reset position, and repeat the eccentric only incline push up movement

Form Tips

• Keep your core tight throughout the entire eccentric only incline push up movement • Control the descent - aim for 3-5 seconds on the way down • Don't let your hips sag or pike up during the eccentric only incline push up • Keep elbows at 45-degree angle, not flared wide

Common Mistakes

• Dropping down too fast instead of controlling the eccentric only incline push up descent • Letting hips sag or butt stick up breaks proper form • Using a surface that's too high, making the eccentric only incline push up too easy

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