Description
Incline pump to reduce difficulty while maintaining good chest work.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Place your hands on a stable, elevated support (bench or box) before starting.
- Body sheathed in a straight line.
- Steady hands and low shoulders.
- Elbows at medium angle, wrists neutral.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Descend in a controlled manner to a comfortable range of motion.
- Pushes without breaking the body line.
- Keep the same tempo from start to finish.
Technique cue
Quality of posture before speed of execution.
Common mistakes- pelvis that compensates
- descent too short
- rolling shoulders
- irregular tempo
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- Low risk if posture remains clean.
- Repetitively rolling shoulders can cause anterior irritation.