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Suspension Trainer With Grips Decline Push-Up
Suspension Trainer With Grips Decline Push-Up is an intermediate compound strength exercise that works the pectorals (chest), with the triceps, shoulders and core assisting. It needs a suspension trainer. A typical prescription is 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps, and it burns about 6.1 calories per minute.
- Target
- Pectorals
- Body part
- Chest
- Equipment
- Suspension Trainer
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3-4 × 6-10
- Calories / min
- ≈ 6.1 kcal
Primary muscles
- Chest · Pectoralis Major
Secondary muscles
- Triceps · Triceps Brachii
- Shoulders · Deltoids
- Core · Rectus Abdominis, Obliques
How to do Suspension Trainer With Grips Decline Push-Up
- Adjust the suspension trainer handles to about knee height. Place your feet in the handles, ensuring they are secure, and assume a plank position with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart on the floor.
- Engage your core, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the floor, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle to your body.
- Push through your hands to return to the starting position, straightening your arms. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Breathe steadily: exhale as you push up and inhale as you lower down.
- Focus on using your chest and triceps muscles to push yourself up, avoiding excessive use of your shoulders.
- Ensure your feet are securely placed in the suspension trainer handles to prevent slipping.
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Suspension Trainer With Grips Decline Push-Up FAQ
What muscles does Suspension Trainer With Grips Decline Push-Up work?
Suspension Trainer With Grips Decline Push-Up mainly works the pectorals in the chest (Pectoralis Major). The triceps, shoulders and core work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Suspension Trainer With Grips Decline Push-Up?
You need a suspension trainer.
How many sets and reps of Suspension Trainer With Grips Decline Push-Up should I do?
Start with 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Suspension Trainer With Grips Decline Push-Up good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler chest exercises.
How many calories does Suspension Trainer With Grips Decline Push-Up burn?
About 6.1 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 61 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Suspension Trainer With Grips Decline Push-Up?
Other exercises for the pectorals include Decline Push Up, Decline Kneeling Push Up, Decline Kneeling Push Up on Box and Decline Push Up Against Wall.
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