How to Perform
Decline
Push
Ups
Muscles Targeted During Decline
Push Ups
• Pectoralis
Major & Minor (Chest Muscles)
• Anterior & Medial Deltoids
(Front
Shoulder Muscles)
• Triceps (back of the arm)
Preferably use an adjustable
weight bench for
this exercise, however if you
haven't got one you can place your feet onto some sort of level that is
higher than normal flat ground. A barbell is also recommended
so
you can save your wrists can getting sore during the exercise
There is no "easy" way to build up to this movement... You either
have the strength or need to work on it...
Starting Position:
Begin
on all fours, one leg at a time place
them on the bench
- Ensure your hands are shoulder width apart and
in line with your chin
Also ensure your body is flat and that you are
in a comfortable position
- This is Starting position.
First Repetition:
Take a slow breath in through your nose and
lower your ENTIRE body to towards the floor. (ensure your stomach and
abdominal come with you)
- As you reach the floor with your chin (don't touch)
make your way back up to the start position
- Ensure you are breathing out as you rise back
to the top.
- Keep the elbows soft and repeat
Important things to
remember through the set:
- Ensure you lower the ENTIRE Body through the
workout, this is tough one to cheat on!
- Ensure your shoulders are in,line with your chin
- Keep your body strong and controlled throughout
the movement, move as one with your body
- Follow the correct breathing and perform the
movement slowly.


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