pectoralsbody weight
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
pectorals
Secondary muscles
tricepsshoulders
Primary body parts
chest
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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