Decline Push-Up

A no-equipment move to strengthen your chest.

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Instructions

  1. Lie down slowly on the floor face down and place your hands about 36 inches apart while holding your torso up at arms length. Move your feet up to a box or bench. This will be your starting position. for best results.
  2. Next, lower yourself downward until your chest almost touches the floor as you inhale. for best results.
  3. Now breathe out and press your upper body back up to the starting position while squeezing your chest. for best results.
  4. After a brief pause at the top contracted position, you can begin to lower yourself downward again for as many repetitions as needed. for best results.