How To Do Declined Pushups Video

Focusing your workout on upper pectorals is a great way to get in shape. Learn exercises and stretches for your workout routine in this fitness video.

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Similar to regular push ups
Elevate feet
Align shoulders, elbows & hands
Keep back straight & abs tight
Exhale while pushing up

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Tom Clifford has a degree in physical education, fitness and health from Eastern Michigan University, where he ran track and cross-country. Tom has worked as a personal trainer for two years. He also has a separate business where he coaches runners and triathletes for upcoming events. He currently works at Gold's Gym in Wilmington, North Carolina.

TOM CLIFFORD: Now I'm going to demonstrate how to do Declined Push Ups. Declined Push Ups are very, very similar to a regular push ups. The difference is, is you're going to put your feet up on a platform similar to this. Platform can be anything. You can put it on a chair or a barbell or a Smith Machine. The platform is probably the most stable. Keep your shoulders, elbows and hands aligned. Remember to keep your back flat and your abs tight. Go down, breathe in one second and out. In, out, in, out. Remember when you're doing this, that the blood can rush to head fast. So make sure you're aware of how you're feeling when you're doing declined push ups. So points to remember when you're doing declined push ups is to elevate your feet. Keep your wrists, elbows and shoulders in line, keep your abs tight. Your back flat and to move slowly about one second down and one second up. That's how you do declined push ups.

How to Do Declined Pushups Video

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