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Kneeling Push-up
Muscles involved
The kneeling push-up is the easier version of a push-up. It builds chest and triceps strength as you progress.
How to do it
- Kneel on the floor and place your hands under your shoulders.
- Extend your arms, keeping your head, back, and knees aligned.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows to 90 degrees as you inhale.
- Push your body upward by extending your elbows as you exhale.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your body straight from head to knees. - Lower your chest towards the floor, keeping your elbows close to your body. - Push with your chest and triceps, not by arching your lower back.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Kneeling Push-up: which muscles does it work?
Kneeling Push-up mainly works: Chest, Triceps. It also involves: Pectoralis major sternal head, Anterior deltoid, Pectoralis major clavicular head, Triceps brachii.
What is Kneeling Push-up good for?
The kneeling push-up is the easier version of a push-up. It builds chest and triceps strength as you progress.
How do you do Kneeling Push-up with proper form?
- Keep your body straight from head to knees. - Lower your chest towards the floor, keeping your elbows close to your body. - Push with your chest and triceps, not by arching your lower back.
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