Technique Tuesday: Kneeling Push-Up

Whether you are nursing a back injury, currently pregnant or post natal you might find the need to do push-ups on your knees. Coming down to the knees for push-ups can still be very challenging as long as you keep the work in the right area by focusing on your form.

Over the years, one of the most common incorrect alignments I have seen is during this position. A client will place most of their weight onto the patella (kneecap) with their seat high, and therefore too much pressure on the shoulders and low back (see top of video).

Work to have the same flatback as you would in a plank, finding the quadricep (thigh) as opposed to the kneecap. Thinking of the neck to kneecap line you would have in a ski position, and maintain that as you lower and press away in the push up (see bottom of video).

This form will help you gain strength as you work to get back to a straight leg plank or push up. Muscle memory will take over and also help you excel in your yoga stretches, especially modified crescent lunge and king pigeon. Now go get it, because you know….. #yesyoucan

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