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 Sternal Head, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Diamond Push-up
How to: Close Grip Push up
- Start in a plank position with hands placed close together beneath your chest.
- Lower your body until your chest almost touches the ground.
- Push back up to the starting position while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing hips to sag or rise too high.
- Not lowering the body all the way down.
- Letting elbows flare out too much.
Modifications
- Perform on knees to reduce difficulty.
- Elevate your hands on a platform for easier movement.
Tips
- Keep your body straight from head to heels.
- Place your hands closer than shoulder-width apart on the ground.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
Close Grip Push up Alternatives
Tags
triceps
push-up
upper arms
strength
bodyweight
fitness