Chest exercise · body weight
Kneeling Push-Up (Male)
The kneeling push-up (male) is a bodyweight exercise that targets the chest (pectorals), with the triceps and shoulders assisting.
- Target muscle
- Pectorals
- Also works
- Triceps, shoulders
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Chest
How to do the kneeling push-up (male)
- Start by kneeling on the ground with your hands shoulder-width apart, fingers pointing forward.
- Extend your legs behind you, resting on the balls of your feet, so that your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
- Continue lowering until your chest is just above the ground, then push back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the chest (pectorals). The triceps and shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all chest exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
