Press up decline – bench

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press Ups  decline – intermediate

Muscles; Chest upper pecs, triceps &shoulders

 

1. Place hands on floor shoulder width apart, lay parallel to the floor, and place feet together toes on bench. Form a straight line with your upper body, neck and head , keep this position throughout exercise.

 

2. Lower your body towards the floor, maintain controlled  movement bending your elbows.

 

3.When you get 1-2 inches from floor straighten arms and return to starting position.

This exercise requires a moderate level of fitness, not ideal for beginners. Its always best lower and count to two seconds, then higher and count two seconds and repeat in a slow controlled movement.

This will help strengthen and develop the muscles more, if you wish to increase the exercise raise one foot in the air whilst completing.

 

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