Knee push-ups – how to do it right
On your knees, body straight, chest to the floor.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- Knees down, hands under shoulders.
- Straight line from knees to head.
- Chest to the floor and push back up.
How long?
40–45 seconds at a steady pace: slow on the way down, strong on the way up. 2–4 rounds.
If something niggles
Shoulder niggling? Don’t fancy the floor? Knee niggling? Then do Wall push-ups instead – BLOX swaps it automatically if you mention it at the start. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
Similar exercises
Shoulder pressBrace your core, press dumbbells overheadWide push-upsHands wider than your shoulders, body like a plankFloor pressOn your back, press the dumbbells up over your chest, upper arms touch the floorWall push-upsHands on the wall, body straight, chest to the wall and backEisenhorn shoulder pressPress the bar straight up in front of your head, no arched backEisenhorn bench pressOn your back, press the bar up over your chest