Push-Up (Knees) primarily works the chest, triceps, and core. It is categorized as a push movement and uses Bodyweight and Exercise mat.
- Primary muscles
- chest and triceps
- Equipment
- Bodyweight and Exercise mat
- Movement pattern
- push
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Push-Up (Knees)
- Hands under shoulders, knees back of hips
- Lower chest toward floor with a braced trunk
- Press up — hips and shoulders rise together
Common mistakes
- Hips behind knees only — keep a straight line from knees to head
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is chest, with triceps and core also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Incline Push-Up · Push-Up · Dumbbell Bench Press · Machine Chest Press · Band Chest Press · Cable / Machine Chest Fly
Put Push-Up (Knees) into a plan that adapts.
Movviva builds strength, mobility, and conditioning around your goal, schedule, equipment, and completed training—then gives you the next workout with guided targets and smart swaps.