Close-Grip Push-Up (On Knees)
The close-grip push-up from the knees; the shorter lever lets the elbows stay tucked through the full range.
How to do it
Setup
Kneeling, hands under the shoulders or slightly narrower, body straight from head to knees.
Steps
- Bend the elbows back along the ribs, chest to the floor.
- Keep the hips in line with the shoulders.
- Press back up to straight elbows.
Common mistakes
Hips piking up: straight from head to knees. Hands creeping wider late in the set: keep them close; that is the exercise. Knees on a hard floor: pad them so they do not end the set early.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
