Incline Close-Grip Push-Up
Target your triceps with this killer push-up variation! Incline Close-Grip Push-Ups build upper body strength.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Place an incline bench or a stable surface in front of you that won't move during the exercise.
2. Stand facing away from the bench and place your hands on the edge of it, slightly closer than shoulder-width apart.
3. Step back and extend your legs out behind you, so your body is in a straight line and only your hands are on the bench.
4. Engage your core and keep your body straight. Do not let your hips sag or stick up in the air.
5. Lower your chest towards the bench by bending your elbows, keeping your arms close to your body to emphasize the triceps.
6. Push your body back up to the starting position by extending your arms, maintaining the close grip and keeping a rigid body line.
7. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions, maintaining proper form throughout the set.
Tip: Make sure to keep elbows close to your body to target the triceps more effectively. Avoid locking out your elbows completely at the top of the movement to maintain tension on the muscles. Breathe in as you lower your body and exhale as you push back up. Adjust the incline to vary the difficulty; the higher the incline, the easier the push-up.
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