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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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