Decline Push Ups
This chest exercise mainly works your upper chest, with help from your middle chest, lower chest and shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
10-20
How to do Decline Push Ups
Position feet on a chair, hands on the floor either aligned with or slightly wider than shoulders. Maintain a straight line from head to heels as you lower.
Common mistakes
Avoid letting hips sag or raise too high. Ensure proper hand placement for stability.
Breathing
Inhale when lowering, exhale on the push up.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Upper Chest
Secondary Muscles
Middle Chest, Lower Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Core, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae, Lower Body
