pectoralsbody weight
kneeling push-up
kneeling push-up is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Start by kneeling on the ground with your hands shoulder-width apart, fingers pointing forward.
Step 2. Extend your legs behind you, resting on the balls of your feet, so that your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
Step 3. Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
Step 4. Continue lowering until your chest is just above the ground, then push back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
pectorals
Secondary muscles
tricepsshoulders
Primary body parts
chest
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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