Decline push-up exercise demonstration
Decline push-up

Exercise

Decline push-up

Decline push-up is a moderate exercise. It trains chest. Your body weight is enough.

Equipment
Bodyweight
Muscles
ChestTriceps

Detailed explanation

Place your hands on the ground slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with your feet elevated on a stable surface. Keep your body in a straight line from head to toe, engaging your core muscles.

Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body. Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Place your hands on the ground slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with your feet elevated on a stable surface.

  2. 2

    Keep your body in a straight line from head to toe, engaging your core muscles.

  3. 3

    Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.

  4. 4

    Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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