Kneeling Push-Up
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Equipment
The kneeling push-up is a beginner-friendly exercise focusing on building upper body strength, particularly targeting the chest and triceps. This variation reduces the load compared to standard push-ups, making it suitable for building foundational strength and improving form.
How to do it
- Begin on the floor in a kneeling position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Engage your core and keep your body straight from knees to head.
- Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows.
- Push through your palms to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining form throughout.
Muscles worked
Primary Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Triceps Brachii
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Rectus Abdominis Serratus Anterior
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