How to do it
Distribute your weight evenly across both palms as you press up.
- 1
Place your feet on a wall behind you and your hands on the ground, forming a decline position.
- 2
Perform a push-up by lowering your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle.
- 3
Push through your hands to return to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core tight and avoid hiking your hips up or letting them drop to maintain proper form.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows wider than 45 degrees
- ✕Sliding the feet down the wall mid-press
- ✕Dropping the head between the shoulders