Kneeling Pushup
Step 1
Get on your knees and place your hands on the floor in line with your shoulders, your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Contracting your core, straighten your legs to form a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
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Step 2
Keeping your elbows close to the sides of your torso, bend your elbows to lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor.
Step 3
Pause, then push yourself to the starting position.
Progressions & Variations
Tips
Keep your back flat and your spine long throughout the movement.
Maintain a tight core throughout the movement.
Fully extend the elbows at the top of the push-up.
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