Decline Push up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Chest
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Chest
- Secondary Muscles
- Shoulders, Triceps, Deltoid Anterior, Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Decline Push-up
How to: Decline Push up
- Set your feet on an elevated surface, like a bench.
- Place your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width on the floor.
- Lower your body until your chest is close to the floor.
- Push back up to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the hips sag down.
- Not going low enough during the push-up.
- Holding the head too high or too low.
Modifications
- Perform on knees instead of feet for a reduced intensity.
- Do a wall push up as an easier alternative.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Lower yourself until your chest is nearly touching the ground.
Decline Push up Alternatives
Tags
chest
push-up
strength
body weight
upper body
exercise