1 / 5Close-Grip Push-up
A push-up with the hands close together under the chest. It shifts the work onto the triceps and the inner chest.
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- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Chest, Shoulders
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 8–12
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Start in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders.
- 2Keep your elbows close to your body.
- 3Lower your chest until it is just above the floor.
- 4Push back up to the start.
Common mistakes
- Letting the elbows flare out to the sides
- Putting the hands so close that the wrists hurt
- Dropping the hips first
Tips
- Place your hands just inside shoulder width
- Keep the elbows brushing your sides as you lower
- Too hard? Do them with your knees down or hands on a bench
Questions
What does a close-grip push-up work?
The triceps most, along with the inner chest and front shoulders.
Is it the same as a diamond push-up?
Close. The diamond puts the hands touching; close grip keeps them a little apart and is easier on the wrists.
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