Close-Grip Push-Up
Hands under the shoulders or narrower, elbows tracking close to the body; the narrow base shifts the work onto the triceps.
How to do it
Setup
Hands under the shoulders or slightly narrower, elbows tracking along the ribs.
Steps
- Lower with the elbows brushing the body.
- Chest to just above the hands.
- Press to lockout, finishing with the triceps.
Common mistakes
Elbows flaring under fatigue: the tuck IS the exercise. Hands too narrow too soon: narrower is a progression, not a start. Sag at the hips: plank rules apply.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
