Pectoral · Soil

Knee pumps — Soil

Muscles requiredPectoralis major, sternal head · Pectoralis major, abdominal head · Anterior deltoid

Description

Lightened version of the pump to work on the pushing technique.

01 · Setup

Set up the movement

  • Knees on the ground, torso core, hips aligned.
  • Hands steady, shoulders low, gaze at the ground.
  • Angle-controlled elbows.
02 · Execution

Perform the rep

  1. Descend as a block to the comfortable range of motion.
  2. Go back up while keeping the core engagement active.
  3. Maintain a regular tempo without sudden movements.
Technique cue

Work on the complete technique before looking for intensity.

Common mistakes
  • sagging pelvis
  • partial range of motion
  • elbows too open
  • rapid descent
Safety notes

Risks of poor execution

  • Low risk with clean posture.
  • Repeated poor alignment can overload the wrists and shoulders.

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