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Decline Push Up

A calisthenics exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps through controlled decline push-up movements, improving upper body strength and stability.

Exercise Overview

Category

Dynamic Calisthenics

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Advanced

Technique

Position your feet on an elevated surface and hands on the ground. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your chest nearly touches the ground. Push back up to the starting position.

Starting Position

Begin in decline position with feet elevated, hands on ground, and core engaged.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position with arms fully extended, maintaining control throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Lower body controlled, keep body straight, engage your core, maintain form

Common Mistakes

Sagging hips, not maintaining form, rushing the movement, poor hand placement

Progression Tips

Increase elevation, add weight, perform variations, or add pause at bottom.

Regression Tips

Reduce elevation, perform on knees, or practice basic push-ups first.

Safety Notes

Stop if you experience pain in the shoulders, elbows, or wrists. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. This exercise requires good upper body strength and stability.