Decline Kneeling Push-up on Box
Step by step
How to perform
- Carefully lift your feet onto the box, one at a time, so that you are in a high plank position with your body forming a decline angle.
- Keeping your core engaged, your back straight, and your neck in line with your spine, lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows.
- Push your body back up by extending your elbows, until your arms are fully extended, while maintaining your body alignment.
- Repeat this movement for your desired number of repetitions, ensuring you maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Decline Kneeling Push-up on Box is a strength-building exercise that primarily targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps, while also engaging the core muscles. This variation of the traditional push-up is suitable for beginners and those with less upper body strength, as it reduces the amount of body weight one has to lift. Incorporating this exercise into your routine can help improve upper body strength, enhance muscular endurance, and promote better body stability.
Coaching cues
Form tips
When performing the decline kneeling push-up, it's important to keep your body in a straight line from your head to your knees. Avoid arching your back or letting your hips sag down, as this can lead to back injuries.
Lower your body towards the box in a controlled manner, ensuring your elbows bend to at least a 90-degree angle. Avoid dropping down too quickly as this can lead to injury. Similarly, avoid only doing half-reps where you don't fully lower yourself – this will limit the effectiveness of the exercise.
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