Close-grip Push-up (on knees) 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
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Knee Close-grip Push-up, Knee Push-up
How to: Close-grip Push-up (on knees)
- Start on your knees and place your hands shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your chest towards the ground while keeping your elbows tucked in.
- Push yourself back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing elbows to flare out too much.
- Not lowering the body fully.
- Not maintaining a straight body line.
Modifications
- Use an elevated surface for your hands to reduce strain.
- Perform on an exercise mat for added wrist support.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body to better isolate the triceps.
- Engage your core to maintain a straight line from knees to shoulders.
- Breathe out on the way up and in on the way down.
Close-grip Push-up (on knees) Alternatives
Tags
triceps
upper arms
strength
body weight
beginner
push-up