Medicine Ball Close-Grip Push-Up
The close-grip push-up with both hands together on one medicine ball; the narrow, unsteady base puts the triceps to work.
How to do it
Setup
Plank position, both hands on top of a medicine ball under the chest, body in one line, feet together.
Steps
- Lower the chest to the ball, elbows tracking back along the ribs.
- Press back up until the arms are straight.
- Keep the ball still under the hands on every rep.
Common mistakes
Elbows flaring out: keep them along the ribs; that is the close grip. Hips sagging: brace so the body stays one line. Ball rolling: press down evenly with both hands.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale up.
