Homepage

Exercises

Close-grip push-up

Close-grip push-up

The close-grip push-up is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed by placing the hands close together under the shoulders and performing a push-up while keeping the elbows close to the body.

The close-grip push-up is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed by placing the hands close together under the shoulders and performing a push-up while keeping the elbows close to the body.

The close-grip push-up is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed by placing the hands close together under the shoulders and performing a push-up while keeping the elbows close to the body.

How to Do the Close-grip push-up

How to Do the Close-grip push-up

How to Do the Close-grip push-up

Start in a high plank position with your hands placed close together, directly under your shoulders. Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides. Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Triceps

Triceps

Secondary Muscles

chest, shoulders

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Upper arms

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Side push-up

Push-up on lower arms

Reverse dip

Cable rope high pulley overhead tricep extension

Dumbbell twisting bench press

Diamond push-up

Lose weight. Know it's working.

Track what you eat, understand what you burn, and see your progress take shape.

Coming soon to iPhone. Get notified when we launch.

Lose weight. Know it's working.

Track what you eat, understand what you burn, and see your progress take shape.

Coming soon to iPhone. Get notified when we launch.

Lose weight. Know it's working.

Track what you eat, understand what you burn, and see your progress take shape.

Coming soon to iPhone. Get notified when we launch.