Exercise Guide
Close-Grip Push-Up
beginnerRecommendedCore Variation
Exercise Visual
Close-Grip Push-Up
Triceps • Body Weight
beginnerCategory
upper arms
Body Part
upper arms
Equipment
body weight
Target
triceps
Instructions
- 1
Start in a high plank position with your hands placed close together, directly under your shoulders.
- 2
Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- 3
Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles
ChestTricepsShoulders
Movement Data
Role
Push Up
Pattern
push
Priority
7/10
Variation Rank
1
Workout Split
push
Classification
General