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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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