Exercise technique

kneeling push-up (male)

The kneeling push-up (male) is a bodyweight exercise targeting the pectorals, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and shoulders. It is performed from a kneeling position, making it a less challenging variation of the standard push-up, suitable for building foundational upper body strength.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start by kneeling on the ground with your hands shoulder-width apart, fingers pointing forward.
  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.
  3. Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
  4. Continue lowering until your chest is just above the ground, then push back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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