Knee Pushups

Instructions

1. 1.Begin by placing your hands directly underneath your shoulders. Your legs should be bent with your knees touching the floor. This is your starting position.
2. 2.Lower your body down until your chest almost touches the ground. Your body should remain straight as you go down.
3. 3.After a brief pause, slowly return to the starting position.
4. 4.Repeat for as many repetitions as required.

Tips

• Try to go as low as possible in the push up for maximum effect.
• If you are new to this exercise you can try doing it on your knees to make it easier.
• Keep your body straight during the pushup.
• Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.

Breathing Instructions

Breathe in during the eccentric (lowering) portion of the exercise and breathe out during the concentric (elevation) portion.

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