decline push-up

A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with body weight.

decline push-up demonstration
decline push-up — demonstration

Body part

Chest

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Pectorals

Secondary muscles

Triceps, Shoulders

How to do decline push-up

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

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

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

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

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Pectorals

Secondary

TricepsShoulders

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