Push Up Close grip off Dumbbell 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, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.8
- Alternate Names
- Close grip push-up off dumbbell
How to: Push Up Close grip off Dumbbell
- Position two dumbbells on the floor shoulder-width apart.
- Get into a push-up position with your hands on the dumbbells and feet together.
- Lower your body until your elbows are at about a 90-degree angle.
- Press back up to the starting position, squeezing the triceps.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring elbows outwards which reduces triceps activation.
- Not going low enough to fully engage the muscles.
- Allowing hips to sag or rise excessively during the push-up.
Modifications
- Perform on knees to reduce intensity.
- Use a stable surface to support wrists if experiencing discomfort.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body to maximize triceps engagement.
- Maintain a straight line from your head to your heels throughout the movement.
- Focus on controlled movements rather than speed.
Push Up Close grip off Dumbbell Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
upper body
push-up
body weight
core