Decline Push Up against Wall Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Anterior, Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Wall Push Up
How to: Decline Push Up against Wall
- Stand facing a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Place your hands on the wall at chest level.
- Step back to create tension in your body.
- Lower your body toward the wall by bending your elbows.
- Push back to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Not maintaining a straight line from head to heels.
- Flaring elbows out too much.
- Not lowering the body to a full range of motion.
Modifications
- Perform on knees instead of toes to reduce intensity.
- Use a lowered surface to make the push-up easier.
Tips
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the push-up.
Decline Push Up against Wall Alternatives
Tags
chest
push up
bodyweight
strength
upper body
fitness