Box Push-Ups

Muscles worked: Chest · Also: Triceps, Shoulders

Box Push-Ups are push-ups done with the hands on a raised box or step, similar to incline push-ups but usually with a lower, box-height surface. The raised hands make the pressing angle easier than floor push-ups.

Place your hands on the box, step back to a straight plank, and lower your chest toward the box with control. Keep your core braced and your hips level — the box helps your arms, but your midsection still has to hold the line.

How to do it

1. Place your hands on a box or step, slightly wider than your shoulders.
2. Step back to a straight plank from head to heels.
3. Lower your chest toward the box with control.
4. Press back up, keeping your core braced and your hips level.
5. The box helps your arms, but your midsection still has to hold the line — reset if your hips sag.

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