Male
Close Grip Push-up
Muscles involved
How to do it
1. Lie face down and place your hands slightly closer than shoulder-width apart. 2. Extend your arms and lift your body, keeping it straight from head to knees. 3. Bend your elbows and lower your body controllably until your chest almost touches the floor. 4. Push your body upward until your arms are fully extended.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your elbows tucked close to your sides during the bend. - Lower your body until your chest almost touches the floor, keeping your back straight. - Push with your chest and triceps to return to the starting position.
Difficulty
PrincipianteSimilar exercises
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