Close-grip Push-up

tricepsupper armsbody weight

Learn how to do the Close-grip Push-up with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Chest, Shoulders.

Close-grip Push-up exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Close-grip Push-up

Follow these steps to perform the Close-grip Push-up with correct form:

  1. 1Start in a high plank position with your hands placed close together, directly under your shoulders.
  2. 2Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
  3. 3Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
  4. 4Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Close-grip Push-up Muscles Worked

Primary

triceps

Secondary

chestshoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Main

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