{"id":23561,"date":"2021-06-11T21:46:27","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T21:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=23561"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"push-ups-for-lower-chest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-ups-for-lower-chest\/","title":{"rendered":"Pushups For Lower Chest You Can Easily Do At Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-ups-for-lower-chest\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-ups-for-lower-chest\/#The_Best_Pushups_For_Lower_Chest\" >The Best Pushups For Lower Chest<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-ups-for-lower-chest\/#Seeking_Professional_Help\" >Seeking Professional Help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-ups-for-lower-chest\/#Mastering_The_Basics\" >Mastering The Basics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-ups-for-lower-chest\/#Good_Nutrition\" >Good Nutrition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-ups-for-lower-chest\/#The_Form\" >The Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-ups-for-lower-chest\/#The_Incline_Pushup\" >The Incline Pushup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-ups-for-lower-chest\/#The_One_Clap_Pushup\" >The One Clap Pushup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-ups-for-lower-chest\/#The_Wide_Pushup\" >The Wide Pushup<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-ups-for-lower-chest\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-ups-for-lower-chest\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-ups-for-lower-chest\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The humbling pushup exercise ranks among the best body conditioning exercises. It will hardly miss in most full-body workout plans. Although most of us have a hate-love relationship with this exercise, we cannot deny it is an appropriate chest activation workout. There are different pushup variations that you can perform to target the upper and lower chest muscles. If you are looking to work on your lower chest, stick around as we will explore pushups for the lower chest.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pushups_For_Lower_Chest\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pushups_For_Lower_Chest\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to pack a serious punch in your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-push-ups-every-day\/\">lower chest<\/a>, then try doing pushups for the lower chest. They actively engage these muscles and give them a good workout. However, you might not see any fruits if you disregard the correct form. Form is the foundation of muscle activation in your lower chest using these pushup exercises. So, without further ado, let us get started on these moves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Pushups_For_Lower_Chest\"><\/span><b>The Best Pushups For Lower Chest<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When doing a pushup, you get to activate so many <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-up-alternatives\/\">different muscles<\/a>. They could be those in your arms, shoulders, upper back, chest, or triceps. It means that you need to understand what each pushup variation works to help attain your fitness goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I suppose you are here because you want variations that specifically target your lower chest muscles. If so, you are in the right place. But before we delve into these moves, let me remind you of some key pointers that will come in handy. They are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pushups_For_Lower_Chest\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37228 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-5088-1024x576.png\" alt=\"pushups for lower chest\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-5088.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-5088-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-5088.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-5088.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seeking_Professional_Help\"><\/span><b>Seeking Professional Help<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to check in with your doctor and trainer first before starting any of the listed exercises in this read. Whether you have done these exercises before or not, you need first to get a professional\u2019s go-ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consultation is mandatory if you have health conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, and kidney disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20047414\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is also vital if you experience pain or discomfort when exercising in various body parts such as your back, neck, or chest (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20047414\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-up-progression\/\">Push Up Progression From Beginner To Advanced<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mastering_The_Basics\"><\/span><b>Mastering The Basics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because pushups are a staple in most <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/do-push-ups-burn-fat\/\">exercise programs<\/a> doesn\u2019t mean most people are familiar with them. You will find most people struggling to master the correct technique of this exercise. For example, you may struggle with the back, arms, or neck positioning during movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go back to the drawing board and learn how to do a basic push up before trying any of these variations. They are more challenging than the regular pushup and have a higher risk of injuries. However, consistently doing the standard pushup will help pave the way to these more complex moves.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-select-gender\">\n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-wrapper\">\n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"MaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/MaleImage.webp\">\n    \n            <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text mobile-hide\">\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n                    Select your gender\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"FemaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/FemaleImage.webp\">\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text desktop-hide mobile-block\">\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n            Select your gender\n          <\/div>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pushups_For_Lower_Chest\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38689 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5355-1024x576.png\" alt=\"pushups for lower chest\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5355.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5355-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5355.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5355-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5355.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_Nutrition\"><\/span><b>Good Nutrition<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would be best if you remembered that <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/\">exercise<\/a> and diet go hand-in-hand. You will only get to build muscle tone and strength in your lower chest by exercising and eating right. You will need an excellent muscle-building diet filled with macronutrients and micronutrients to help attain this goal (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320769#diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Medical News Today, macronutrients refer to proteins, healthy fats, and carbohydrates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320769#diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Proteins help your body function properly and include foods like grains, beans, meat, dairy products, and nuts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates provide your body\u2019s primary energy source and include foods like barley, quinoa, and sweet potatoes. The fats you consume should account for 20 to 30% of your daily calorie intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320769#diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You will get healthy fats from food sources like avocados, seeds, nuts, ghee, butter, or omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320769#diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Micronutrients, on the other hand, refer to minerals and nutrients. They are found in various fruits and vegetables. You can also attain them from supplements. However, you need to first talk to your doctor to verify if the supplements you want are safe for consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pushups_For_Lower_Chest\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37315 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"pushups for lower chest\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Form\"><\/span><b>The Form<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, you will only reap your desired results if you pay attention to the correct form. Unfortunately, it is pretty easy to mess up the form of any <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-pushups-should-i-do\/\">pushup variation<\/a>. Here are some easy tips to help you avoid making this dire mistake:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your chest be the first to graze the floor when lowering towards the ground (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/doing-the-perfect-push-up#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Most people tend to always touch the ground first using their hips, legs or thighs. If this happens to you, it means that you are doing it wrong and must work on correcting this.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe in as you lower your body and exhale when lifting it. Avoid falling into the trap of holding your breath when doing a pushup of any kind.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work with a trainer. You do not have to learn these pushup variations by yourself. You make it simpler and more manageable by seeking the help of a trainer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pushups_For_Lower_Chest\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pushups_For_Lower_Chest\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36587 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-5113-1-convert.io_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"pushups for lower chest\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-5113-1-convert.io_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-5113-1-convert.io_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-5113-1-convert.io_.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-5113-1-convert.io_-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-5113-1-convert.io_.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that in mind, let us look at the best pushup exercises to incorporate to activate your lower chest. They are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Incline_Pushup\"><\/span><b>The Incline Pushup<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the very best pushups for the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/deadlift-program-for-strength\/\">lower chest<\/a> that fitness gurus recommend is the incline pushup. As the name suggests, you will be expected to incline a certain angle to complete this move. The inclination is what helps target the lower chest muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Equipment:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help with the incline, you will need a sturdy object. It could be a step platform, a bench, a desk, or a jump box (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/chest-exercises-help-tone#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by lying face down with your hands firmly pressed on the desk, bench, or your sturdy object. Make sure that your hands are slightly wider than shoulder-width distance and that your palms are facing down. Similarly, position your feet at a hip-width distance and let your toes be firmly pressed on the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your back and spine straight and face down towards the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start to lower your body towards the ground slowly. You can try to drop as much as you can, but do not rest on the desk. Experts advise you to aim at bringing your chest at least 4 to 8 inches away from the bench.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for two seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push through your arms to return to the starting position. Remember to maintain a slow bend in your elbows when lifting your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-23561-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/2dd154e8314e0eac044a24e4e477e8b8\/source.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/2dd154e8314e0eac044a24e4e477e8b8\/source.mp4\">https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/2dd154e8314e0eac044a24e4e477e8b8\/source.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><b>Reps:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a08 to 12<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a01<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Target:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Individuals can do incline pushups for lower chest <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gaining-muscle-after-50\/\">at any fitness<\/a> level. However, they must all have to learn the correct steps and have some basic knowledge of performing the standard pushup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Caution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Body form is vital, which is why you are advised to keep your trunk and head in a stable neutral position. You can do this by contracting your back and abdominal muscles. Remember to avoid fully locking out the elbows or hyperextending your lower back (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/chest-exercises-help-tone#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Challenge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The following movement is suitable for a beginner who is just trying out the incline pushup variation. You can always make several adjustments if you want to make this move more challenging. For example, you can try placing your hands on two parallel surfaces like parallel bars separated by a hole in-between. The move will require you to lower your upper body even further, giving your lower chest a thorough workout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-push-ups-for-females\/\">Benefits Of Push Ups For Females: Reasons Why Women Should Push Up, Push Down, And Push Through It!<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pushups_For_Lower_Chest\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36542 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4923-convert.io_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"pushups for lower chest\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4923-convert.io_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4923-convert.io_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4923-convert.io_.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4923-convert.io_-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4923-convert.io_.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_One_Clap_Pushup\"><\/span><b>The One Clap Pushup<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another type of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/beginner-stretches\/\">pushup<\/a> for the lower chest is the one clap move. It is more of a plyometric push up and does give a person a thorough workout. The exercise is also effective for increasing muscle strength, power, and body awareness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323640\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, it is far more challenging and may take a toll on you if you do not have adequate upper body strength. So, talk to your trainer before trying out this move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin in the high plank position. This position means that you are on your fours. Your hands should be slightly wider than the shoulder-width distance. Your legs should be fully stretched behind, and you should be resting on your toes. Keep your back straight and face down.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe in and start to lower your body towards the floor. As you do this, try to engage your core and abdominal muscles. Make sure that your elbows are bending to help lower your chest. Keep in mind that you should not lie on the floor but instead rest a few inches above the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this stance for a second or two.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhale and straighten your arms to help lift your body. Make sure the movement is smooth and controlled to help avoid any injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon lifting your body off the floor, lift your hands off the floor and clap once. You might stumble a couple of times, especially if it is your first time doing this. You can involve a trainer to help you master how to incorporate the clap without disrupting the exercise form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the clap, land softly using your hands and repeat to perform another rep. Your elbows do not necessarily have to be straight after the land. You can maintain a soft bend in the elbows.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-23561-2\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/5e82fe674b6a09.09981134\/source.mp4?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/5e82fe674b6a09.09981134\/source.mp4\">https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/5e82fe674b6a09.09981134\/source.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><b>Reps:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a05 to 10<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a03 to 5<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Caution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0This exercise is challenging even for fitness coaches who have done it for years. Do not push yourself to master the technique overnight. Keep in mind that practice makes perfect, and continue training. Additionally, remember also to rest and hydrate in-between sets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pushups_For_Lower_Chest\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Wide_Pushup\"><\/span><b>The Wide Push<\/b><b>up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wide pushups for the lower chest are also excellent exercises to help activate your lower chest muscles. The widened positioning of your hands helps put more focus on the lower chest muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4792988\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It also helps target your shoulders and back muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by assuming a high plank position. Keep your spine and back straight in a neutral position.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extend your hands out further to the sides, more than your shoulder-width distance. The distance should be twice the arm positioning distance in the regular pushup (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326149\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe in and lower your chest towards the ground. Remember that your chest should be the first to glaze the floor and not your hips or thighs. Similarly, remember to engage your core and glutes throughout this movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for some seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhale and straighten your arms to help lift your body towards the ceiling. The idea is not to rush through this move and get it over and done. The goal is to reap its benefits. Maintain a slow pace as it will help you stay focused on your form and eventually reward you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-23561-3\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/5e57a0de239f38.11048799\/source.mp4?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/5e57a0de239f38.11048799\/source.mp4\">https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/5e57a0de239f38.11048799\/source.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><b>Reps:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 to 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sets:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 or 2<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pushups are practical exercises to help tone your chest. If you are targeting your lower chest, consider adding pushups for lower chest in your exercise regime. They specifically target your lower chest area. These pushup exercises include the clap pushup, wide, and incline pushup. As always, you are advised only to make changes to your workout plan upon consultation with a fitness trainer.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pushups_For_Lower_Chest\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on for decision-making. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/chest-exercises-help-tone#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest Exercises to Help Tone and More<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2005, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/doing-the-perfect-push-up#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing the Perfect Push-Up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4792988\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of the push-up exercise at different palmar width on muscle activities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20047414\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise: When to check with your doctor first<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320769#diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does it take to build muscle?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326149\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens if you do pushups every day?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323640\">Which muscles do pushups work?<\/a> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The humbling pushup exercise ranks among the best body conditioning exercises. It will hardly miss in most full-body workout plans. Although most of us have a hate-love relationship with this exercise, we cannot deny it is an appropriate chest activation workout. There are different pushup variations that you can perform to target the upper and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":23568,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[143],"tags":[],"coauthors":[114],"class_list":["post-23561","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chest-workouts"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Pushups For Lower Chest You Can Easily Do At Home - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Which are the best pushups for the lower chest? 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Mogeni\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/f34f31e15f42d03282ccb834ad7055dc\"},\"headline\":\"Pushups For Lower Chest You Can Easily Do At Home\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-ups-for-lower-chest\/\"},\"wordCount\":2088,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-ups-for-lower-chest\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_137998301.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Chest Workouts\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The humbling pushup exercise ranks among the best body conditioning exercises. It will hardly miss in most full-body workout plans. Although most of us have a hate-love relationship with this exercise, we cannot deny it is an appropriate chest activation workout. There are different pushup variations that you can perform to target the upper and lower chest muscles. If you are looking to work on your lower chest, stick around as we will explore pushups for the lower chest.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">If you want to pack a serious punch in your <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-push-ups-every-day\/\\\">lower chest<\/a>, then try doing pushups for the lower chest. They actively engage these muscles and give them a good workout. However, you might not see any fruits if you disregard the correct form. Form is the foundation of muscle activation in your lower chest using these pushup exercises. So, without further ado, let us get started on these moves.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>The Best Pushups For Lower Chest<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">When doing a pushup, you get to activate so many <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-up-alternatives\/\\\">different muscles<\/a>. They could be those in your arms, shoulders, upper back, chest, or triceps. It means that you need to understand what each pushup variation works to help attain your fitness goal.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">I suppose you are here because you want variations that specifically target your lower chest muscles. If so, you are in the right place. But before we delve into these moves, let me remind you of some key pointers that will come in handy. 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