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StrengthBody weight

Prayer Push

Intensity
10–20 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Shoulders40%

Supporting muscles

  • Chest
  • Abs
  • Triceps
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Press your knees firmly into the floor and brace your abs throughout each rep.

  1. 1

    Start in a kneeling position with your hands together in a prayer position at chest level.

  2. 2

    Keeping your hands pressed together, lower your chest towards your hands while bending your elbows.

  3. 3

    Push back up to the starting position, focusing on using your triceps and chest.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Keep your elbows close to your body to maximize triceps engagement and ensure proper form throughout the exercise.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Letting the hands separate during the descent
  • ✕Hips shifting backward during the descent
  • ✕Dropping the head forward toward the floor
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