Decline Push Up demonstration

Decline Push Up

Learn how to do the Decline Push Up with proper form, setup, and execution.

This other movement primarily targets chest, including upper chest, lower chest.

How to Perform Decline Push Up

  1. 1

    Place your feet on an elevated surface such as a bench and get into a push-up position with your hands on the floor.

  2. 2

    Your hands should be slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Lower your chest toward the floor by bending your elbows.

  5. 5

    Push through your palms to press yourself back up to the starting position, squeezing your chest at the top and exhale.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions