Close-Grip Push-Up
- Body part
- Upper arms
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Equipment
- No equipment — bodyweight
- Sports fields
How to perform it
Start in a high plank position with your hands placed close together, directly under your shoulders. Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides. Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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