Close-Grip Push-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Diamond Push-up
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Close-Grip Push-up
- Start in a plank position with your hands placed close together, directly under your shoulders.
- Lower your body towards the ground while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Push through your palms to return to the starting position while keeping your core tight.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting elbows flare out too far.
- Arching the back excessively.
- Not going low enough in the push-up.
Modifications
- Perform on your knees to decrease difficulty.
- Use a bench or elevated surface for an incline push-up.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body during the movement.
- Engage your core to maintain a straight body line.
- Breathe out as you push up and inhale as you go down.
Close-Grip Push-up Alternatives
Tags
upper arms
triceps
strength
bodyweight
push-up
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