Single-leg Decline Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Single-leg Decline Push-up focuses on Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, with Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Single-leg Decline Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Place your hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, fingers pointing forward.
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Elevate your feet on a sturdy surface like a bench or box, ensuring your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
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Lift one leg off the elevated surface, extending it straight back or slightly bent, maintaining a stable core.
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Engage your core and glutes to keep your body rigid and prevent your hips from sagging.
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Lower your chest towards the floor by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
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Continue lowering until your chest is just above the floor or your upper arms are parallel to the floor.
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Push through your hands to extend your arms and return to the starting position, maintaining the single-leg and decline posture.
Secondary Muscles
While Single-leg Decline Push-up primarily targets Chest, Shoulders, Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs . 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 Single-leg 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 Single-leg 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.
