Form cues
- Tuck elbows
- Keep hands under chest
- Maintain straight body
- Squeeze triceps at the top
Exercise
Close-Grip Push-Up
Upper arms, body weight
A push-up variation with hands close together to emphasize triceps involvement.
Target: triceps. Also works: pectoralis major, anterior deltoid, core stabilizers.
Steps
- Begin in a plank position with hands close together under your chest.
- Keep your core tight and body in a straight line.
- Lower your chest toward the hands, elbows tucked by your sides.
- Pause briefly at the bottom without touching the floor.
- Press up to the starting position.
Common mistakes
- Letting elbows flare
- Sagging hips
- Hands too wide
Breathing
Inhale as you lower down, exhale as you push up.
In the app, search for Close-Grip Push-Up and add it to a workout.