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Exercises / Chest / Close-Grip Push-up
ChestIntermediateNoneBodyweight

Close-Grip Push-up

Instructions
  1. Place your hands on the ground, positioning them slightly beyond the line of your shoulders
  2. Keep your body fully extended
  3. Perform the movement by bending your elbows close to your torso until your chest approaches the floor
Tips
  • Avoid misaligning your hips in relation to your torso
  • Keep your abdomen and glutes engaged
  • Avoid using momentum or making abrupt movements
Target Muscle
Primary
Chest Chest
Secondary
Triceps Triceps
Shoulders Shoulders

Alternative Exercises to replace the Close-Grip Push-up

1. Bulgarian Split Squat

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Quadriceps / Intermediate / None

2. Bicycle Crunch

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Abdominals / Intermediate / None

3. Wall Sit Bodyweight

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Quadriceps / Beginner / None

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