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Close-grip push-up

Intermediate

Close-grip push-up is a compound bodyweight exercise for the triceps, also working the chest and front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

ChestFront delts

Equipment
Bodyweight
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  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.

What to do instead

  • Push-up close-grip off dumbbellDumbbell
  • Medicine ball close grip push upOther
  • Band close-grip push-upResistance band
  • Close-grip push-up (on knees)Bodyweight
  • Incline close-grip push-upBodyweight
  • Incline reverse grip push-upBodyweight

Easier variations

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

Harder variations

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