Medicine Ball Close Grip Push Up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Medicine Ball
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Close Grip Push-up with Medicine Ball
How to: Medicine Ball Close Grip Push Up
- Start in a plank position with your hands on a medicine ball.
- Position your hands close together under your chest.
- Lower your body towards the ball while keeping your elbows tucked in.
- Push through your palms to lift your body back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring elbows outwards instead of keeping them close to the sides.
- Not lowering down far enough to engage the muscles properly.
- Arching the back instead of maintaining a straight body line.
Modifications
- Perform on your knees instead of your toes for less intensity.
- Use a stable surface if the medicine ball is too unstable.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body as you lower yourself.
- Engage your core to maintain stability throughout the movement.
- Avoid letting your lower back sag by keeping your body in a straight line.
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Tags
push up
triceps
strength
upper arms
exercise ball
body weight