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Band close-grip push-up

Intermediate

Band close-grip push-up is a compound resistance band exercise for the triceps, also working the chest and front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

ChestFront delts

Equipment
Resistance band
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

  1. 1Place a band around your upper arms, just above the elbows.
  2. 2Assume a push-up position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  3. 3Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
  4. 4Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Close-grip push-upBodyweight
  • Close-grip push-up (on knees)Bodyweight
  • Incline close-grip push-upBodyweight
  • Diamond push-upBodyweight
  • Side push-upBodyweight
  • Push-up close-grip off dumbbellDumbbell

Easier variations

  • Close-grip push-up (on knees)Bodyweight
  • Incline close-grip push-upBodyweight
  • Close-grip push-upBodyweight
  • Diamond push-upBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Medicine ball close grip push upOther
  • Narrow push-up on exercise ballOther
  • Handstand push-upBodyweight
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