Exercise Comparison
Around The Worlds vs Incline Push-Up
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Incline Push-Up
Instructions
Around The Worlds
Lay down on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with the palms of the hands facing towards the ceiling. Tip: Your arms should be parallel to the floor and next to your thighs. To avoid injury, make sure that you keep your elbows slightly bent. This will be your starting position.
Now move the dumbbells by creating a semi-circle as you displace them from the initial position to over the head. All of the movement should happen with the arms parallel to the floor at all times. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
Reverse the movement to return the weight to the starting position as you exhale.
Incline Push-Up
Stand facing bench or sturdy elevated platform. Place hands on edge of bench or platform, slightly wider than shoulder width.
Position forefoot back from bench or platform with arms and body straight. Arms should be perpendicular to body. Keeping body straight, lower chest to edge of box or platform by bending arms.
Push body up until arms are extended. Repeat.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Around The Worlds is a intermediate exercise using dumbbell, while Incline Push-Up is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Incline Push-Up if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Around The Worlds for a greater challenge.