Decline Push Up

Decline Push Up

The decline push up is a variation of the Push Up done with raised feet. In addition to requiring more strength, it places a larger emphasis on the upper chest and shoulders.

Instructions

How to perform a Decline Push Up:

Position your hands on the floor. Place your toes on a raised object, such as a box or bench. Your hands should be shoulder width apart or slightly wider. Your body should be in a straight line.
  • Position your hands on the floor. Place your toes on a raised object, such as a box or bench. Your hands should be shoulder width apart or slightly wider. Your body should be in a straight line.

    Position your hands on the floor. Place your toes on a raised object, such as a box or bench. Your hands should be shoulder width apart or slightly wider. Your body should be in a straight line.

  • Bend your elbows, lowering your entire body towards the floor. Your body should be in a line, with your back straight.

    Bend your elbows, lowering your entire body towards the floor. Your body should be in a line, with your back straight.

  • Lower yourself until your chest and chin are touching the floor.

    Lower yourself until your chest and chin are touching the floor.

  • Push yourself back up to <1/position 1> by straightening your arms.

    Push yourself back up to position 1 by straightening your arms.


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