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Knee push-up alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the knee push-up, best matches first.

  1. Archer push-upTrains the chest, same movement, no equipment.
  2. Band chest pressTrains the chest, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  3. Barbell bench pressTrains the chest, same movement, needs barbell, flat bench and squat rack.
  4. Dumbbell bench pressTrains the chest, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  5. Explosive push-upTrains the chest, same movement, no equipment.
  6. Incline push-upTrains the chest, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
  7. Kettlebell floor pressTrains the chest, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  8. Machine chest pressTrains the chest, same movement, needs chest press machine.
  9. Pause bench pressTrains the chest, same movement, needs barbell, flat bench and squat rack.
  10. Push-upTrains the chest, same movement, no equipment.
  11. Ring push-upTrains the chest, same movement, needs gymnastic rings.
  12. Smith machine bench pressTrains the chest, same movement, needs smith machine and flat bench.

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