Chest · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Kneeling Push-up
The kneeling push-up (male) is a bodyweight exercise targeting the pectorals, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and shoulders. It is performed from a kneeling position, making it a less challenging variation of the standard push-up, suitable for building foundational upper body strength.
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Chest
How to do Kneeling Push-up, step by step
- Start by kneeling on the ground with your hands shoulder-width apart, fingers pointing forward.
- Extend your legs behind you, resting on the balls of your feet, so that your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
- Continue lowering until your chest is just above the ground, then push back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Track Kneeling Push-up in SPLYT
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