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Knee Push Up

KNEE PUSH UP | HALF PUSH UP

This is an exercise regression of the Push Up exercise. This exercise is used to slowly progress to a full pushup. Start by putting your hands on the floor wider than shoulder distance apart. Support the lower half of your body with your knees (be sure to use padded flooring to decrease pressure on the knees). Hold a neutral spine and slowly lower the body. Generally your hands should be at your nipple line at the bottom of the movement. Push up while keeping the core braced.

Muscles Involved:

  • Pectoralis Major / Pectoralis Minor

  • Anterior Deltoids

  • Serratus Anterior

Related Conditions:

  • AC Joint Sprain

  • Rotator Cuff Tear

  • Shoulder Impingement

  • Long Head Biceps Tendinopathy

  • Osteolysis of the Distal Clavicle

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