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arnab · 01-15-2010, 03:15 PM

hi
this is my third week into my workout. for the last 2weeks, i tried doing close grip push-ups but couldn't even do 5 of them.
I can normally do like 3sets x 30 pushups easily.
so why can't i do that many reps on the close-grip push-ups?

Amazo · 01-15-2010, 03:20 PM

Close-grip push up utilizes a lot on your triceps then from your regular push up. So you can have a weak triceps that can't hold your body weight up when your hands are closer. But stick with it and eventually you would progress

Brandon601 · 01-15-2010, 03:24 PM

It focases on triceps which are a smaller muscle so you wont be able to do as many. To strengthin your triceps try close grip bench and skull crushers

BLITZKRIEG · 01-15-2010, 03:58 PM

After you can do the Closed Grip Bench, Skull Crushers, and Closed Grip Push-Ups, you can move up to Full Body Dips.

Another way to Build your Triceps is to do Bench Dips, then move to weighted Bench Dips. These Blast the Triceps.

Here is the Link to the Triceps Exercises.

alex92 · 01-15-2010, 04:10 PM

If you're a real man you'll do one-finger pushups!

ssslayer · 01-16-2010, 12:56 AM

Also the narrow grip push-ups + bench presses involve a greater range of motion (for chest as well as triceps), and places emphasis of the front deltoids.
Which tires your muscles faster.

arnab · 01-17-2010, 05:48 AM

i could love to all of the stuff you said but i only have a pair of dumbells and the IRON GYM.

here is what my tricep workout looks like :

3set x failure of close grip push-ups.
3set x failure of chair dips.
3set x failure french press.
3set x failure of One arm bent over dumbbell Kickback.

any idea of how to improve that?

01-15-2010, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
arnab Coming Up The Ranks Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Gender: Male Training Exp: Just Started Current Goal: More Strength Photos: arnab's Gallery Posts: 123 Rep Power: 4	close grip push-up harder than any other type of push-ups? hi this is my third week into my workout. for the last 2weeks, i tried doing close grip push-ups but couldn't even do 5 of them. I can normally do like 3sets x 30 pushups easily. so why can't i do that many reps on the close-grip push-ups?

01-15-2010, 03:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brandon601 Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: U.S. Gender: Male Training Exp: 1-2 Years Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: Brandon601's Gallery Posts: 568 Rep Power: 41	It focases on triceps which are a smaller muscle so you wont be able to do as many. To strengthin your triceps try close grip bench and skull crushers __________________ 16 yrs. old 6'1" 165lbs Currently: Bulking

01-15-2010, 03:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
BLITZKRIEG Seasoned M&S Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NY Gender: Male Training Exp: < 6 Months Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: BLITZKRIEG's Gallery Posts: 2,311 Rep Power: 52	After you can do the Closed Grip Bench, Skull Crushers, and Closed Grip Push-Ups, you can move up to Full Body Dips. Another way to Build your Triceps is to do Bench Dips, then move to weighted Bench Dips. These Blast the Triceps. Here is the Link to the Triceps Exercises. __________________ "Your Health Is Your Wealth" Age 36 Height 5' 7" Current (3-1-10) BW 158.5 Lbs BF% 21.4 Previous (2-11-10) BW 154 Lbs BF% 22.2 Present Goal: Keep Training

01-15-2010, 04:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
alex92 Coming Up The Ranks Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Australia Gender: Male Training Exp: Just Started Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: alex92's Gallery Posts: 179 Rep Power: 3	If you're a real man you'll do one-finger pushups! __________________ Age: 17 Height: 182cm Weight: 66.7kg/147lbs @ ~11% BF Current Goal: Gain Weight!!! Supps: Whey Protein, Maltodextrin and Dextrose

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01-15-2010, 03:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Amazo Coming Up The Ranks Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mississauga Gender: Male Training Exp: 1-2 Years Current Goal: Get Huge Photos: Amazo's Gallery Posts: 138 Rep Power: 44	Close-grip push up utilizes a lot on your triceps then from your regular push up. So you can have a weak triceps that can't hold your body weight up when your hands are closer. But stick with it and eventually you would progress

01-16-2010, 12:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
ssslayer M&S Power User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indya Gender: Male Training Exp: 4-5 Years Current Goal: Other Photos: ssslayer's Gallery Posts: 1,828 Rep Power: 173	Also the narrow grip push-ups + bench presses involve a greater range of motion (for chest as well as triceps), and places emphasis of the front deltoids. Which tires your muscles faster.

01-17-2010, 05:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
arnab Coming Up The Ranks Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Gender: Male Training Exp: Just Started Current Goal: More Strength Photos: arnab's Gallery Posts: 123 Rep Power: 4	i could love to all of the stuff you said but i only have a pair of dumbells and the IRON GYM. here is what my tricep workout looks like : 3set x failure of close grip push-ups. 3set x failure of chair dips. 3set x failure french press. 3set x failure of One arm bent over dumbbell Kickback. any idea of how to improve that?