What is the Bent Side Knee Push-up?

The Bent Side Knee Push-up is a modified version of the classic push-up, designed to strengthen the chest, shoulders, and triceps while also engaging the core muscles. It is ideal for beginners, individuals recovering from an injury, or those who find standard push-ups challenging, as it reduces the amount of bodyweight you need to lift. By incorporating this exercise into your routine, you can build upper body strength and stability in a more manageable and less straining way.

Bodyweight Mastery: Bent Side Knee Push-ups Exercise Guide

Bent Side Knee Push-up demonstration

Bent Side Knee Push-up exercise demonstration for Hips, Body weight

Performing the: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Bent Side Knee Push-up

Next, shift your weight to one side, bending the elbow on that side while keeping the other arm straight.
Lower your body towards the ground, maintaining a straight line from your head to your knees.
Push back up to the starting position, making sure to engage your core and using the bent arm to power the movement.
Repeat the exercise on the other side by shifting your weight to the other arm and bending its elbow, while keeping the first arm straight.

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