The Close-Grip Push-Up is a variation of the traditional push-up exercise that targets the triceps and chest muscles more specifically. In this variation, the hands are placed closer together, with the thumbs touching.
How to perform
Step by step instructions for performing the Close-Grip Push-Up:1. Begin by getting into a push-up position on the floor, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
2. Bring your hands closer together so that they are slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart, with your thumbs touching.
3. Engage your core muscles and keep your body straight as you lower yourself down towards the floor by bending your elbows. Keep your elbows close to your body as you lower down.
4. Lower yourself down until your chest is just above the floor, making sure to keep your body in a straight line throughout the movement.
5. Push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms, while keeping your core engaged and your body in a straight line.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
7. To modify the exercise, you can perform the Close-Grip Push-Up from your knees instead of your toes to make it easier, or elevate your hands on a bench or step to make it more challenging.
Equipment required
Body Weight
Body weight equipment includes items like resistance bands, stability balls, and suspension trainers. These tools are used for a wide range of exercises that focus on strength training, flexibility, balance, and stability. They are commonly used in bodyweight exercises that utilize the resistance of one's own body to build muscle and improve overall fitness.