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Decline Push-Up demonstration

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Strength / Bodyweight

Decline Push-Up

A bodyweight push-up with feet elevated to increase upper chest and shoulder activation.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Front Delts · Triceps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Place your feet on an elevated surface and hands on the ground.

  2. 02

    Lower your chest to the floor in a controlled manner.

  3. 03

    Push back up to the start.

  4. 04

    Repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.