Decline push ups

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Collinsky
Collinsky Posts: 593 Member
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Am I the only one, or are decline push ups actually a bit easier than regular push ups? Is that because it's a different set of muscles, where I just happen to be stronger? I was just curious to see if anyone else found that to be the case, since I assumed they'd be harder.

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  • dxing
    dxing Posts: 115 Member
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    They are. Because range of motion is shortened.
  • bobbybdoe
    bobbybdoe Posts: 472 Member
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    Yeah they are a lot easier.
  • thebigwindmill
    thebigwindmill Posts: 98 Member
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    Let's just put it this way for me, I can do about 40 normal push ups and zero decline. I can push my body up all the way and hold it for maybe a second before I collapse back down. I guess I have no strength in those muscles. Very awesome that you can do them easier though!

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