1 - Assume a push-up position with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Position your feet on an elevated surface such as a bench or step, creating a decline angle.
2 - Maintain a straight line from head to heels. Engage your core to ensure your body remains in a plank position.
3 - Place your hands wider than shoulder-width apart to target the chest muscles more.
4 - Lower your chest toward the ground by bending your elbows. Keep your body in a straight line throughout the movement.
5 - Lower yourself until your chest is just above the ground or as far as your flexibility allows.
6 - Push through your palms, extending your arms to return to the starting position. Keep your body in a straight line throughout the movement.
7 - Perform the desired number of repetitions, maintaining proper form and controlled movements.
8 - Inhale as you lower your body and exhale as you push back up.