How to Do Inclines

Work out your upper body and get in shape. Learn exercises and stretches for your workout routine in this fitness video.

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Use sturdy platform or supports
Hands on platform while toes touch ground
Keep back straight & abs tight
Exhale while pushing upwards

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Tom Clifford has a degree in physical education, fitness and health from Eastern Michigan University, where he ran track and cross-country. Tom has worked as a personal trainer for two years. He also has a separate business where he coaches runners and triathletes for upcoming events. He currently works at Gold's Gym in Wilmington, North Carolina.

TOM CLIFFORD: Now I'm going to demonstrate to you how to do Inclines. Inclined are basically the same thing as inclined push ups. You're going to have your hands elevated on a device, a bench or step ups. This exercise works your upper chest. Get in push up position with your abs tight, your back flat. Your shoulders, elbows and wrists almost aligned, but your wrists are going to be a little bit ahead to your shoulders on this exercise. You're going to go down in one second, breathe in, up in one second, breathe out. Down in one second, breathe in, up in one second, breathe out. Notice there's no dips in my back on this exercise. You want to keep your abs tight and your back flat. The difference in this exercise than any other push ups is again, your hands are a little bit ahead to your shoulders. So you're working your upper chest. You're going to feel that stretch in your upper chest. Don't forget to keep your abs real, real tight and your back flat. Do not dip your hips on inclines. That's how you do inclines.

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