Writer 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 Writer Decline Push Ups
Start in a push-up position with feet on a sturdy chair. As you descend, shift your weight from one side to the other and then back to the center, mimicking a writer's motion. Push up to return to the start.
Common mistakes
Maintain a straight line from head to heels. Avoid letting your hips sag or using uncontrolled movements.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower and shift sides; exhale when returning to the starting position.
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
