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Medicine ball close grip push up

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Medicine ball close grip push up is a compound exercise for the triceps, also working the chest and front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

ChestFront delts

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

How to do it

  1. 1Start in a high plank position with your hands on the medicine ball, shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
  3. 3Push back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  4. 4Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Close-grip push-upBodyweight
  • Handstand push-upBodyweight
  • Diamond push-upBodyweight
  • Push-up on lower armsBodyweight
  • Band close-grip push-upResistance band
  • Push-up medicine ballOther

Easier variations

  • Close-grip push-upBodyweight
  • Diamond push-upBodyweight
  • Push-up on lower armsBodyweight
  • Side push-upBodyweight
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