Close-hands Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Triceps
Close-hands Push-up focuses on Chest, Triceps, with Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Close-hands Push-up with proper form and technique.
- 1
Begin in a plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your feet together.
- 2
Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels as you bend your elbows, tucking them close to your torso.
- 3
Lower your chest towards the floor, then push through your hands to extend your arms and return to the starting plank position.
Secondary Muscles
While Close-hands Push-up primarily targets Chest, Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders . 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-hands 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-hands 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.
