Close-Grip Push-Up
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Chest, Shoulders
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Movement
- Horizontal push · Multi-joint
Equipment
No equipment needed — bodyweight only.
How to do it
- Start in a push-up position with your hands a little closer than shoulder-width.
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Lower your chest toward the floor, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Push back up until your arms are straight.
Beginner tip: Too hard? Try it with knees on the floor or hands on a bench.