Close Grip Push Up
Description
This exercise involves performing a push up with your hands positioned closer together than a traditional push up. It primarily targets the triceps, chest, and shoulders.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Close Grip Push Up Instructions
- Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your fingers pointing forward.
- Bring your hands closer together so that your thumbs and index fingers touch to form a diamond shape.
- Lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- Push back up to the starting position, keeping your core engaged and your body in a straight line.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Close Grip Push Up Form & Visual
Close Grip Push Up Benefits
- Targets the triceps, chest, and shoulders
- Improves upper body strength and endurance
- Engages the core muscles for stability
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
- Variations can be added to increase difficulty and target different muscle groups
Close Grip Push Up Muscles Worked
- Triceps
- Chest
- Shoulders
- Core
Close Grip Push Up Variations & Alternatives
- Decline Close Grip Push up
- Spiderman Close Grip Push up
- One Arm Close Grip Push up
- Explosive Close Grip Push up
- Weighted Close Grip Push up
