Decline Pushups

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Decline Pushups is a beginner compound bodyweight exercise that mainly works the chest, with the triceps assisting.

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Muscles worked

Front
Back

Primary

Secondary

How to do Decline Pushups

  1. 1

    Start in the push up position with your feet elevated on a flat bench. Your arms should be shoulder width apart. This is your starting position.

  2. 2

    Bend your elbows to slowly lower your chest as low as possible. Make sure you keep your elbows in. Inhale as you perform this movement.

  3. 3

    Push and return to the starting position, focusing on contracting your chest muscles as you do so and exhaling.

Form cues

  • Try to go as low as possible in the push up for maximum effect.
  • If it is too easy you can increase the height of where your legs are perched.
  • Keep your body straight during the pushup.
  • Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.

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