Decline Push Up vs Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Decline Push Up and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups are close in use — 879 vs 877 sessions logged. What separates them is Chest loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Decline Push Up and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Decline Push Up vs Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups more often — 879 sessions compared to 877 for Decline Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Decline Push Up and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Decline Push Up and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups Differ
| What differs | Decline Push Up | Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 877 sessions | 879 sessions |
How to Do Decline Push Up
Decline Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower down until just before your chest touches.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Engage your chest and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Decline Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Decline Push Up exercise guide.
How to Do Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Get into a push-up position on your knees.
- 2. After performing a push-up, touch the opposite shoulder with one hand.
- 3. Repeat with the opposite hand.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your arms straight.
For a full Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Decline Push Up or Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Chest, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Decline Push Up and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups need?
Decline Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups needs bodyweight only.
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