Incline Push Up Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Incline Push Up Rep Standards

Compare your Incline Push Up performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice7
Intermediate34
Advanced68
Elite109

Incline Push Up Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Incline Push Up strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 1< 12560103
120 lbs< 1< 12863104
130 lbs< 163064104
140 lbs< 183366104
150 lbs< 1103466104
160 lbs< 1113667103
170 lbs< 1123767102
180 lbs< 1133767101
190 lbs< 1143867100
200 lbs< 115396799
210 lbs< 116396798
220 lbs< 117396797
230 lbs< 118406696
240 lbs< 118406694
250 lbs< 119406593
260 lbs< 119406592
270 lbs119406491
280 lbs220406490
290 lbs220406389
300 lbs320396287
310 lbs320396286
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 1< 1123460
100 lbs< 1< 1143661
110 lbs< 1< 1163762
120 lbs< 1< 1183861
130 lbs< 1< 1193961
140 lbs< 15203961
150 lbs< 16203960
160 lbs< 17213959
170 lbs< 18213958
180 lbs< 18213957
190 lbs< 19223857
200 lbs< 19223856
210 lbs< 19223755
220 lbs< 19223754
230 lbs< 110213753
240 lbs< 110213652
250 lbs< 110213651
260 lbs< 110213550

Incline Push Up Standards by Age

Discover how Incline Push Up strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 15275791
20< 1103569108
25< 1103771112
30< 1103771112
35< 1103771112
40< 1103771112
45< 193366104
50< 17306196
55< 14255487
60< 1< 1214777
65< 1< 1164067
70< 1< 1123358
75< 1< 192749
80< 1< 152141
85< 1< 1< 11634
90< 1< 1< 11228
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 1133254
20< 1< 1184065
25< 1< 1194268
30< 1< 1194268
35< 1< 1194268
40< 1< 1194268
45< 1< 1173863
50< 1< 1143457
55< 1< 1123051
60< 1< 192544
65< 1< 162037
70< 1< 1< 11531
75< 1< 1< 11125
80< 1< 1< 1819
85< 1< 1< 1415
90< 1< 1< 1< 111

Incline Push Up Overview

An Incline Push Up is a variation of the traditional push-up where the hands are elevated on a platform, targeting the upper chest and shoulders while reducing the strain on the wrists and lower back.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

Elevated Surface (bench, step, or sturdy chair)

How To Perform the Incline Push Up

  1. Find a sturdy elevated surface such as a bench, step, or sturdy chair.
  2. Place your hands shoulder-width apart on the elevated surface, keeping your arms straight but not locked.
  3. Step your feet back so your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels.
  4. Engage your core and glutes to maintain a neutral spine.
  5. Lower your chest toward the elevated surface by bending your elbows, keeping them at a 45-degree angle to your body.
  6. Pause briefly when your chest is just above the surface.
  7. Push through your palms to straighten your arms and return to the starting position.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Incline Push Up for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Incline Push Up

  • Ensure the elevated surface is stable to avoid accidents.
  • Keep your body in a straight line to avoid sagging hips or arched back.
  • Focus on controlled movements to maximize muscle engagement.
  • Adjust the height of the elevated surface to make the exercise easier or harder.
  • If you experience wrist discomfort, try using push-up handles or a different surface.

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