The decline push-up is a perfect exercise for weightlifters who want to build chest muscle and tone their shoulders at the same time. Decline push-ups train the upper pectoral and trapezius muscles, as well as the tricep and abdominal muscles.

The decline push-up is one of the most difficult types of push-ups to perform, and is not for people at a beginner fitness level. To learn how to correctly perform decline push-ups, continue reading the step-by-step directions.

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