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Close-Grip Push-Up.

Push-up variation emphasizing triceps with narrow hand placement.

BeginnerBodyweight
The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
8–15
Rest
45–60
Muscles
Primary
Triceps · Chest
Secondary
Front delts · Core
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Get into push-up position

  2. Step 02

    Place hands shoulder-width or closer

  3. Step 03

    Lower chest toward ground

  4. Step 04

    Push back up keeping elbows close

  5. Step 05

    Repeat

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Keep core engaged

  • Don't flare elbows

  • Elevate feet for harder version