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Knee Push-Up

Calisthenics / Beginner

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knee push-up is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the chest and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, middle back and triceps ...more

knee push-up is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the chest and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, middle back and triceps.

The only knee push-up equipment that you really need is the following: exercise mat. There are however many different knee push-up variations that you can try out that may require different types of knee push-up equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper knee push-up form is easy with the step by step knee push-up instructions, knee push-up tips, and the instructional knee push-up technique video on this page. knee push-up is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the knee push-up video, learn how to do the knee push-up, and then be sure and browse through the knee push-up workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Keep elbows tucked into sides when pushing up.
  2. Use an exercise mat to place under knees.
  3. Knees to head must be in a straight line during the entire exercise.
  4. This push-up variation is easier than a traditional push-up. So for those struggling with other types of push-ups, this exercise is for you.

Variations

  1. Adjust the width of your hands to target different areas of the chest.
  2. If this modified push-up is too easy. Do traditional push-ups with feet on the ground.

Other Names

  • Kneeling Push-up

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Equipment Needed

  • Exercise Mat

Tips

  1. Keep elbows tucked into sides when pushing up.
  2. Use an exercise mat to place under knees.
  3. Knees to head must be in a straight line during the entire exercise.
  4. This push-up variation is easier than a traditional push-up. So for those struggling with other types of push-ups, this exercise is for you.

Variations

  1. Adjust the width of your hands to target different areas of the chest.
  2. If this modified push-up is too easy. Do traditional push-ups with feet on the ground.

Other Names

  • Kneeling Push-up

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound