Knee push-up
- Movement pattern:
- Horizontal push
- Equipment:
- Bodyweight
- Level:
- Beginner
- Primary muscle:
- Chest
- Also works:
- Triceps, Deltoids
Technique
On knees and palms, torso straight from knees to head. Lower chest to the floor, elbows at 45°.
Common mistakes
Hips piked up — only the upper chest works.
Easier option: Incline push-up
Harder option: Push-up, Parallel-bar dip (triceps, upright), Weighted parallel-bar dip
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