Knee Push-Up
The Knee Push-Up is a compound strength exercise using only your body weight. It primarily targets the chest and triceps, with the shoulders and abdominals working as secondary muscles. Suitable for beginners.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
beginnerMechanic
compoundEquipment
body onlyCategory
strengthInstructions
- Start in a plank position, then lower your knees to the ground.
- Keep your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Maintain a straight line from your knees to your head.
- Lower your chest toward the floor by bending your elbows.
- Push back up to the starting position.
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- This is a modified version of the standard push-up for beginners.