decline push-up
decline push-up — highlighted muscle: pectorals

Muscles worked

pectorals, triceps, shoulders

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decline push-up

Body part
chest
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Place your hands on the ground slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with your feet elevated on a stable surface.

  2. 2

    Keep your body in a straight line from head to toe, engaging your core muscles.

  3. 3

    Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.

  4. 4

    Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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