Close Grip Push Up
Description
The close-grip push-up places hands closer than shoulder-width during push-ups, shifting emphasis from the chest to the triceps. The narrower the grip, the more tricep-dominant the exercise becomes.
Equipment Required
Close Grip Push Up Instructions
- Get into a push-up position with hands about 6 to 12 inches apart.
- Fingers point forward.
- Lower your chest toward your hands. Keep elbows close to your body.
- Press back up to lockout.
- The narrow position increases tricep demand.
- Maintain a straight body line.
- Aim for 10 to 20 reps.
- Progress to diamond push-ups for maximum narrowness.
Close Grip Push Up Form & Visual
Close Grip Push Up Benefits
- Maximum tricep emphasis from narrow hands
- Builds tricep strength with bodyweight
- No equipment needed
- Also targets the inner chest
- Simple hand-width modification
- Progressive toward diamond push-ups
Close Grip Push Up Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii (increased)
- Pectoralis major (inner)
- Anterior deltoid
- Core (stabilizer)
