Decline Knee Push Up. How-to, proper form and tips
The Decline Knee Push Up is an appropriate starting point for a Decline Push Up, with a lighter weight on the shoulders and biceps.
Video demonstration
(excerpt from 'Knees Decline Push-Up - How to do Knee Decline Push-Ups'
by WeightTrainingCom)
How to and step by step instructions:
- Set your knees on a bench, lie down with the chest facing the floor, hands on the floor, arms straight.
- Your position should be like lay down but knees are on the bench. This is the starting position.
- Bend your elbows lowering the chest close to the ground.
- Extend the arms again, coming back to the initial position.
Hints & tips:
- Start with a small bench or yoga block, and increase as you become comfortable.
Benefits:
- Easier than a regular Push Up, is great to rehearse the pleasure of changing the exercises.
Counting & gamification:
- Count repetitions in a workout session.
- As a beginner, try 3x6 repetitions.
Muscles worked and body parts involved:
Primary muscles: Shoulder, Triceps, Chest
