decline push-up
decline push-up is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Place your hands on the ground slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with your feet elevated on a stable surface.
Step 2
Keep your body in a straight line from head to toe, engaging your core muscles.
Step 3
Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
Step 4
Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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