Chest · Bodyweight

Kneeling Push Up

A movement that trains your chest, done using just your bodyweight. Your triceps and shoulders help out.

Kneeling Push Up, starting position

Muscles you'll work

Kneeling Push Up muscles worked, front viewKneeling Push Up muscles worked, back view
ChestPrimaryTriceps · ShouldersSecondary

How to do it

  1. Start by kneeling on the ground with your hands shoulder-width apart, fingers pointing forward.
  2. Extend your legs behind you, resting on the balls of your feet, so that your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
  3. Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
  4. Continue lowering until your chest is just above the ground, then push back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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EquipmentBodyweight
Type
Push or pull
LevelBeginner

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