Close-grip Medicine Ball Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Triceps
Close-grip Medicine Ball Push-up focuses on Chest, Triceps, with Shoulders, Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Close-grip Medicine Ball Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Place a medicine ball on the floor and get into a push-up position with both hands on top of the ball, fingers pointing forward.
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Ensure your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels, with your core engaged.
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Bend your elbows, keeping them tucked close to your sides, and lower your chest towards the medicine ball.
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Continue lowering until your chest lightly touches the ball or your upper arms are parallel to the floor.
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Push through your hands to extend your arms and return to the starting position, maintaining a straight body line.
Secondary Muscles
While Close-grip Medicine Ball Push-up primarily targets Chest, Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Abs . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Close-grip Medicine Ball Push-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Close-grip Medicine Ball Push-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
