Exercises / Intermediate
Knuckle push-ups
- Triceps
- Upper Chest
- Lower Chest
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform regular push-ups but with the wrists on the ground instead of the hands.
Increases the distance traveled, making the exercise more difficult.
Can be a comfortable position for people with wrist issues.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Upper Chest
Lower Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength40
- Explosivity0
- Technique30
- Cardio20
- Mobility40
Sessions
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