How to Do Incline Push-Up Depth Jump
Start and end of one clean rep of Incline Push-Up Depth Jump.
Quick facts
| Primary muscle | Chest |
|---|---|
| Secondary muscles | Shoulders, Triceps |
| Equipment | Machine |
| Category | Plyometrics |
How to perform Incline Push-Up Depth Jump
- For this drill you will need a box about 12 inches high, and two thick mats or aerobics steps.
- Place the steps just outside of your shoulders, and place your feet on top of the box so that you are in an incline pushup position, your hands just inside the steps. This will be your starting position.
- Begin by bending at the elbows to lower your body, quickly reversing position to push your body off of the ground. As you leave the ground, move your hands onto the steps, bending your elbows to absorb the impact.
- Repeat the motion to return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
- Chest (primary): pushes the arms forward and across the body — your horizontal pressing power.
- Shoulders (secondary): raises and rotates the arms and drives everything overhead.
- Triceps (secondary): straightens the elbow to lock out every press and pushdown.
Sets & reps by goal
| Goal | Sets × reps | Load | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3–5 × 3–5 | Heavy (~85%+) | 2–3 min |
| Hypertrophy | 3–4 × 8–12 | Moderate (~65–75%) | 60–90 s |
| Endurance | 2–3 × 15–20 | Lighter (~50–60%) | 30–45 s |
Pick the row that matches your goal. If you're newer, anchor in the hypertrophy range while you groove the form.
Form tips
- Set the shoulder blades down and back and keep them pinned there so the chest, not the front of the shoulders, does the pressing.
- Set the seat and pads so the machine's pivot lines up with the joint you're training before your first rep.
- Land softly through the whole foot with bent knees to absorb the force, and reset fully between reps.
- Breathe out on the effort and in on the return, keeping one steady rhythm across the set.
Common mistakes
- Flaring the elbows straight out to the sides, which puts the shoulder joint in a weak, vulnerable spot.
- Leaving the seat or range on a setting that forces the joint into an awkward angle.
- Landing stiff-legged or with locked knees, which spikes the load on the joints.
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does Incline Push-Up Depth Jump work?
Incline Push-Up Depth Jump mainly works the chest, with the shoulders, triceps helping as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for Incline Push-Up Depth Jump?
Incline Push-Up Depth Jump needs the corresponding weight-stack or plate-loaded machine.
How many sets and reps should I do for Incline Push-Up Depth Jump?
It depends on your goal: about 3–5 sets of 3–5 heavy reps for strength, 3–4 sets of 8–12 for muscle growth, or 2–3 sets of 15–20 for endurance. Pick the row that matches your goal. If you're newer, anchor in the hypertrophy range while you groove the form.
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