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Knee Push-Up

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Technique guide

Set-up

  • Kneel on a mat and place your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.
  • Walk your hands forward until your body forms a straight line from knees to head.

How to do it

  1. Lower your chest towards the floor, bending your elbows.
  2. Stop just before your chest touches.
  3. Push back up until your arms are straight.

Coaching cues

  • Keep your hips in line with your knees and shoulders.
  • Move on to full push-ups once you can do 15 good reps.

Common mistakes

  • Bending at the hips so they stick up in the air.
  • Only going a little way down.

Reviewed by Anthony Markson on 2026-11-01

This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist before training.

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