Explosive Kneeling Push Up

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Instructions:

  • 1Kneel on the ground with your hands shoulder width apart
  • 2Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor
  • 3Push your body up explosively so that your hands leave the ground
  • 4Control your landing back into the starting position ensuring your hands are again shoulder width apart
  • 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Ensure your body maintains a straight line from your head to knees throughout the exercise
  • Engage your core muscles during each push up to help maintain form
  • Focus on your chest and tricep muscles as you push up off the ground
  • Try to achieve a high explosive thrust each time, this will engage your chest and tricep muscles even more

Explosive Kneeling Push Up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs