Close Grip Push Up Exercise Video

Exercise Instructions:

The close grip push up is a variation of the push up that focuses on hitting the triceps. Setup by placing your palms on the floor with your thumbs touching on another. Extend your legs back so that only your toes are touching the floor and your body is straight. Bend slightly at the elbows to tension your tricep muscles. Keeping your body straight slowly lower you body as far as possible without hitting the floor. Pause, the push back up to the starting position without locking you elbows out. Repeat for desired reps.

Tips & Advice:

Keep your elbows tucked in at your side throughout the set. Don't lock your elbows out, this takes the tension off the tricep muscles and makes the exercise less effective. The close grip push up is a good finished exercise or second exercise in a superset.

More Bodyweight Triceps Exercises:

1. Tricep Dips
2. Bench Dips
3. Single Bench Dip
4. Three Bench Dip

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