stability-ball-decline-push-ups
Start in a push-up position with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width, fingers pointing forward. Elevate your feet onto a stable surface (e.g., bench, box) behind you, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Equipment
- Equipment
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Focus Area
- Chest
- Injury risk
- Low
Primary muscles
- Pectoralis Major
- Anterior Deltoid
Secondary muscles
- Triceps Brachii
- Rectus Abdominis
- Obliques
- Serratus Anterior
Target muscles
- chest
- shoulder
- arms
- abs
How to perform
- 1
Start in a push-up position with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width, fingers pointing forward.
- 2
Elevate your feet onto a stable surface (e.g., bench, box) behind you, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- 3
Engage your core and glutes, then lower your chest towards the floor by bending your elbows.
- 4
Keep your elbows tucked slightly towards your body, not flaring out.
- 5
Push through your hands to extend your arms and return to the starting position, maintaining a straight body line.
- 6
Ensure your hips do not sag or pike upwards throughout the movement.
Safety & form
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