Decline Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Shoulders
Decline Push-up focuses on Chest, Shoulders, with Abs, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Decline Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Start in a push-up position with your feet elevated on a sturdy surface, such as a bench or a box.
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Ensure your hands are slightly wider than shoulder-width apart on the floor, and your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
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Engage your core and glutes, then bend your elbows to slowly lower your chest towards the floor.
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Continue lowering until your chest is just above the floor or you feel a good stretch in your chest and shoulders.
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Push through your hands to extend your elbows and powerfully press your body back up to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Decline Push-up primarily targets Chest, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Triceps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Decline Push-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Decline Push-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
