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close-grip push-up

close-grip push-up is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Start in a high plank position with your hands placed close together, directly under your shoulders.

Step 2

Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.

Step 3

Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

triceps

Secondary muscles

chestshoulders

Primary body parts

triceps

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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