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Kneeling Modified Hindu Push-up

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Kneeling Modified Hindu Push-up.

EasyFront shouldersMiddle chest

About this exercise

The kneeling modified Hindu push-up is a beginner-friendly variation of the Hindu push-up performed from the knees, reducing the load while preserving the flowing, arc-like movement pattern. It targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps while also engaging the core and improving spinal mobility.

How to Perform

  • Start on all fours and then push your hips up and back into a modified downward-dog position with knees on the floor
  • Keep your arms straight and create an inverted V-shape with your body
  • Lower your chest toward the floor by bending your elbows and diving your nose forward and down
  • Smoothly transition into an upward-dog-like position, pushing your chest through and arching your back
  • Press up until your arms are fully extended and your hips are low
  • Reverse the arc by pushing back up into the inverted V-shape
  • Repeat the flowing movement for the desired number of reps

Muscle Activation

Primary
Front shouldersMiddle chest
Secondary
TricepsAbsCore

About the Kneeling Modified Hindu Push-up

The Kneeling Modified Hindu Push-up is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.