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Close-Grip Push-Up

Hands under shoulders, elbows tight — direct triceps builder.

3 × 8–12 8 minrest 60s

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Equipment
bodyweight
Rest
60s between sets
Primary muscles
triceps
Also works
chest, shoulders

How to do it

  1. Place hands directly under shoulders.
  2. Elbows track straight back along the ribs.
  3. Lower chest to just above the floor.
  4. Press up, squeezing triceps at the top.

Form cues

  • Brace core
  • Full range of motion
  • Slow, controlled tempo

Common mistakes

  • Rushing reps
  • Losing tension at the top

Progressions

  • Master form → add reps → progress to harder variation

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