Modified / Knee Push-ups / Pushups
- Come to the ground on your knees. Tighten your core and maintain a flat back.
- Position your hands on the ground in front of you, directly below your shoulders. Cross your feet in the back.
- Lower your chest towards the ground. Bend your elbows at a 60-degree angle until your chest is just above the ground. You should feel a stretch across your chest. Hold for a count of one.
- Without locking your elbows, push yourself back to the starting position by straightening your arms.
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Modified / knee push-ups / pushups is a at-home exercise that targets chest and also works abs and shoulders and triceps. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Barbell bench press / chest press, your exercise (placeholder) and stability / swiss / exercise ball pushups / push-ups. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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