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Push Ups, Kneeling |
Type: Chest |
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The push up (also known as press up) is an excellent exercise for working the chest muscles and arms. Performing a push up on your knees helps you to develop strength, stamina and technique before moving on to the more advanced version. So it's ideal for beginners.
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Chest
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Core
Triceps
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Push Ups, Kneeling Steps:
Place both hands on the floor in front of you, shoulder width apart
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Wrists and elbows should be inline with the chest
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Fingers facing forward, so your body is in a straight line and supported only by your hands and knees
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Pull in the abdominals tight and keep the pelvis straight
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Maintain a straight back throughout the exercise
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Bend at the elbows to lower the body towards the floor until the upper arms are parallel to the floor
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Chest should be around 2-3 inches off the floor
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Pause briefly then push back to the start position by extending the elbows
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Top Tip:Move the knees further away from the abdomen to make it more difficult. Likewise bring them closer to make it slightly easier.
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