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Single-Leg Decline Pushup

Intermediate

Single-Leg Decline Pushup

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Single-Leg Decline Pushup benefits your chest muscles. It places more emphasis on strengthening your shoulders and triceps muscles.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Place your feet on an exercise bench and your hands shoulder-width apart on the floor. Tighten your abs and squeeze your buttocks to form a straight line from your shoulders to your toes. Raise one leg off the bench.
  • Step 2

    Lower your body until your chest is a few inches above the floor. Pause and return to the starting position.

Muscle Groups

Single-Leg Decline Pushup targets Abs, Obliques, Pecs, Shoulders, Triceps as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Maintain full-body tension throughout the movement. Don't let your hips drop.
  • Complete a full range of motion and fully extend your arms at the top of the push-up.
  • Don't let your elbows open during the movement.