Push-Up (On Knees)
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Equipment
This exercise is a modified push-up performed on the knees, focusing on building upper body strength while reducing load on the lower back and core. It's beneficial for beginners or those unable to perform full push-ups due to strength or joint limitations.
How to do it
- Start on all fours with hands shoulder-width apart and knees on the ground.
- Keep your body in a straight line from your knees to your head.
- Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
- Push through your palms to raise your body back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Triceps Brachii
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Rectus Abdominis Serratus Anterior
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