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Knee Push Up
A push up from your knees, which builds the strength for a full push up with less body weight to lift.
Demo by Lena, an AI coach.
- Works
- chest, triceps; also shoulders, abs
- Kit
- Mat
- Dose
- 8 to 12 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Kneel on a mat with your hands on the floor slightly wider than your shoulders. Walk your hands forward until your body is straight from knees to head, with your hands under your shoulders.
While you move
- Straight line from knees to head
- Lower your chest, not your hips
- Elbows back at an angle
- Press the floor away
Avoid
- Piking your hips up in the air
- Keeping your knees under your hips
- Dropping your head
Take care if you have trouble with your wrists.