Hips sag on the lowering phase
Core fails to maintain the plank under the incline push-up.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Incline Push-Up
Coaching cues
- Hands on a bench or box; body in a rigid plank from head to heel
- Lower the chest toward the surface; elbows at 45 degrees
- Drive to full lockout; maintain the plank
- Easier than a standard push-up — the incline reduces the load
Common faults 2
Elbows flare to 90 degrees
Even on an incline the anterior shoulder is stressed by wide elbows.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗