Reviewed exercise · intermediate

Decline Push-Up

A secondary horizontal push movement for chest, shoulders.

Equipment

bodyweight, bench

Typical range

5–20 reps

Also trains

triceps, core

Set up

Set up in a clear space and inspect every contact point before starting.

Execute

Place feet on a stable low surface and perform a push-up with the trunk rigid.

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled range, then exit the position safely.

Coaching cues

• Press the floor away.
• Use a repeatable, pain-free range.

Common mistakes

• Using an unstable elevation or letting the low back sag.
• Continuing after position, control, or equipment security is lost.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.