Decline Push-ups / Pushups
How to Do Decline Push-ups / Pushups
- Facing down, place yourself on the ground with your hands flat on the floor, directly below your shoulders.
- Place your feet on top of a bench or box. Only your toes and balls of your feet should be touching the floor.
- Maintain a flat back and tight core before lowering your chest towards the ground. Bend your elbows at a 60-degree angle until your chest is just above the ground. You should feel a stretch across your chest. Hold for a count of one.
- Push yourself back to the starting position by straightening your arms. Do not lock out your elbows.
- Repeat.
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Related Chest Exercises
Hammer Strength Machine / Seated Chest Press
Side / Lateral Medicine Ball Throw / Slam
Standing Cable Crossover Press / Flyes
Decline Push-ups / Pushups Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Decline Push-ups / Pushups targets chest and also works abs and shoulders and triceps. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Hammer strength machine / seated chest press, side / lateral medicine ball throw / slam and standing cable crossover press / flyes. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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