Push-up On Knees
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![Human](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/muskel/mensch.png)
muscles: | Pectoralis Major![]() |
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auxiliary muscles: | Triceps![]() ![]() |
required: | Doable Without Equipment And Weights |
optional: | Fitness Mat |
fitness level: | Easy |
exercise type: | Strength |
Variations available (17) |
![Starting Position Starting Position](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/liegestuetz_knien1hd.png)
![Execution Execution](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/liegestuetz_knien2hd.png)
Starting Position
- lay onto the ground with the stomach side
- support with body with your almost fully stretched arms
- the hands are a bit wider than shoulder width apart
- the fingertips point forwards
- alternatively you can form a fist to preserve your wrists
- the elbows point diagonally backwards
- bend the legs so that the knees also can support your body weight
- the knees are together and behind your bottom
- look to the ground
Correct Execution
- bend your arms into a 90 degree angle
- hold the back straight (avoid a hollow-back) and stay onto the knees
- push your body back up again
- do not push the elbow joints through fully
- repeat the chest exercise several times