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Knee Push Ups - Hands at Chest Width

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Description

The knee push-up with hands at chest width engages the inner chest muscles. It also works your triceps, back, and core muscles. This push-up version is ideal for beginners because you're using your knees for support. Over time, it will make you stronger, increase mental toughness, and improve your balance.

How to do it

  1. 1Come to a hands and knees position on the floor. Maintain a neutral spine.
  2. 2Slowly lower yourself until chest is almost touching the floor. Keep your head aligned with your spine.
  3. 3Squeeze your chest muscles to return to the initial position with a slow, controlled movement.

⚠️ Common mistakes

  • Arching your back
  • Touch the floor

Now you know how it is done. In the app it joins the other exercises and becomes a multi-week plan.

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