modified push-ups

Knees-down chest exercise

Modified push-ups are push-ups performed with adaptations that reduce difficulty—typically done from the knees rather than the toes, or with hands elevated on a bench or wall.

The modification decreases the percentage of body weight being lifted, making the exercise accessible to beginners or those building strength: Start with modified push-ups until you can do ten regular ones.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G