Decline Push-Up
Chest lowers toward floor with feet elevated
- Level
- Beginner
- Movement
- Push up · Plank / front support
- Tracks
- Weight & Reps
Works
Chest Shoulders Triceps
How to do it
- Place your toes on a sturdy bench or box.
- Position your hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder width.
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Lower your chest until it nearly touches the floor.
- Push through your palms to return to the start position.
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips drop or pike upward.
- Flaring the elbows out at a 90-degree angle.
- Failing to lower the chest deep enough.
Safety
Ensure the elevation surface is stable and will not slide.
Tips
- Brace your core to prevent your hips from sagging.
- Drive through the floor rather than just pushing up.
- Keep your neck neutral by looking slightly ahead of your hands.
Details
- Base movement
- Push up
- Arms
- Both
- Hand orientation
- Pronated (palms down / away)
- Grip width
- Wide
- Body position
- Plank / front support
- What is raised
- Feet elevated
