Close-grip push-up

Bodyweight

Also called narrow push-up

Close-grip push-up, start positionClose-grip push-up, end position
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Set the hands close together under the chest, keep the elbows tucked along the body, and lower before pressing up.

  1. Hands narrow, elbows close to ribs
  2. Full lockout at the top
  3. Body straight from head to heels

Movement

Pattern
Horizontal push
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
None

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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