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close-grip push-up (on knees)

close-grip push-up (on knees) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: body weight.

close-grip push-up (on knees) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
chest
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

chest, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Start by getting on your hands and knees, with your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees hip-width apart.
  2. Lower your upper body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
  3. Pause for a moment when your chest is just above the ground.
  4. Push through your palms to straighten your arms and return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.