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incline close-grip push-up

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

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

Secondary muscles

chest, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Place your hands on an elevated surface, such as a bench or step, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Extend your legs behind you, resting on the balls of your feet, with your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
  3. Lower your chest towards the elevated surface by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.