Incline Push Up vs Weighted Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Push Up more often — 4,296 sessions vs 79. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Push Up and Weighted Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Push Up vs Weighted Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Push Up more often — 4,296 sessions compared to 79 for Weighted Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Push Up and Weighted Push Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Incline Push Up and Weighted Push Up Differ
| What differs | Incline Push Up | Weighted Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a standard setup |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,296 sessions | 79 sessions |
How to Do Incline Push Up
Incline Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower down until just before your chest touches.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Engage your chest and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Incline Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Push Up exercise guide.
How to Do Weighted Push Up
Weighted Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower your body until your chest is close to the floor by bending your elbows.
- 2. After feeling tension in your chest and pausing, push your body back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
- 3. Maintain a straight line to prevent your hips from sagging or rising too high when your body is lifted.
- 4. Repeat the same movement for the specified number of repetitions.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Gradually increase the weight without putting strain on your waist and shoulders.
- 2. Engage your abdomen and glutes to prevent your back from sagging.
- 3. If you feel pain in your shoulders or wrists, stop immediately and adjust the weight.
For a full Weighted Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Weighted Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Push Up or Weighted Push Up?
Planfit users log Incline Push Up more often — 4,296 sessions against 79 for Weighted Push Up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Incline Push Up and Weighted Push Up need?
Incline Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Weighted Push Up needs a standard setup.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Weighted Push Up once your form holds up.
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