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 work out exercise that targets chest and also involves abs and shoulders and triceps. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Standing cable crossover press / flyes, hammer strength machine / seated chest press and dumbbell flat bench press are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as modified / knee push-ups / pushups. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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