Knee Push Up (Modified Push Up)

How to do the Knee Push Up (Modified Push Up)

Start with your knees on the floor and your feet up (facing the mat). Place your hands parallel with your shoulders and a bit wider than shoulder width apart. Without touching the ground extend your arms until your arms come close to locking out. Lower until 4 inches from the ground. Repeat

Spotter Information:
A spotter can be used for motivation

These are the muscles , equipment and categories of this exercise.

  • PRIMARY: Chest
  • Triceps
  • Anterior Deltoids
  • Pectoralis Major
  • Arms
  • Shoulder

Averages for MyFit Users

The table below represents data from over 200,000 exercise logs and gives us an average for this exercise.

Average Weight LiftedAverage Reps One Rep Max Average
26.8 lbs11.2 42.1 lbs


What is a good starting weight?


Based on an average weight lifted of 26.8 lbs for all MyFit users we suggest you start at 50% of that weight:

Try 13 lbs and aim for 12-15 reps.



Alternatives

Workouts Plans with Knee Push Up (Modified Push Up)
Purpose Type Level
Muscular Definition Intermediate
Muscular Definition Beginner
Muscular Definition Intermediate


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Tracking Your Weights

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