Chest · Bodyweight
on Box Incline Push-up
How to do the on box incline push-up, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Reps
- Movement
- HorizontalPush
- Mechanic
- Compound
How to do it
Place your hands on a box or bench slightly wider than shoulder-width and walk your feet back so your body forms a straight line. Lower your chest to the box, then press back up to full arm extension; the incline reduces the load for an easier push-up.
- 1Chest and triceps working as you press up off the box
- 2Body held in one straight line with a braced core
- 3Full lower to the box and full press to lockout
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips sag or pike up
- Flaring the elbows out wide; keep a moderate angle
- Bouncing off the box; control the tempo
Muscles worked
The on box incline push-up mainly works the upper chest and mid chest, with the triceps, lower chest, upper abs, and front delts assisting.
- Upper ChestPrimary
- Mid ChestPrimary
- TricepsSupport
- Lower ChestSupport
- Upper AbsSupport
- Front DeltsSupport
- ForearmsMinor
- Lower AbsMinor
- ObliquesMinor
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Last reviewed June 2026.