Struggling with your pushups? Add a wall or a ball or a bench! Incline push-ups are a bodyweight exercise that puts special emphasis on the muscles in your chest. Perform the incline push-up with your hands on a wall, ball, bench, countertop, or other elevated surface. Hold your body in a high plank position, keeping your back and legs in a straight line; bend your elbows, and lower your body with the same movement pattern you would use for a traditional push-up. Incline push-ups are a useful ch