Push-up (on knees)

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Instructions Preparation Lie prone on floor with hands slightly wider than shoulder width. Bend knees and raise body up off floor by extend arms with body straight. Execution Keeping body straight and knees bent, lower body to floor by bending arms. Push body up until arms are extended. Repeat. Comments Both upper and lower body must be keep straight throughout movement. Forefeet can remain on floor as long as body is pivoting on knees. See close grip push-up. Also see push-up test calculator. Easier Resistance can be reduced by performing placing hands on horizontal bar or edge of elevated surface (knee to chest high). Incline Push-ups Harder For greater challenge perform standard Push-ups. Push-ups

Classification  Utility: Basic or Auxiliary  Mechanics: Compound  Force: Push Muscles Target Pectoralis Major, Sternal Synergists Pectoralis Major, Clavicular Deltoid, Anterior Triceps Brachii Dynamic Stabilizers Biceps Brachii, Short Head Stabilizers Rectus Abdominis Obliques Antagonist Stabilizers Erector Spinae