How do you do a push-ups - close triceps position?
An intermediate strength exercise done using just your bodyweight that mainly works the triceps, with help from the chest and shoulders. Lie on the floor face down and place your hands closer than shoulder width for a close hand position. Make sure that you are holding your torso up at arms' length.
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Primary
Triceps
Secondary
Chest, Shoulders
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
intermediate
Push-Ups - Close Triceps Position demonstration
Push-Ups - Close Triceps Position, starting positionPush-Ups - Close Triceps Position, finishing position
How to Perform
1Lie on the floor face down and place your hands closer than shoulder width for a close hand position. Make sure that you are holding your torso up at arms' length.
2Lower yourself until your chest almost touches the floor as you inhale.
3Using your triceps and some of your pectoral muscles, press your upper body back up to the starting position and squeeze your chest. Breathe out as you perform this step.
4After a second pause at the contracted position, repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
Video Tutorial
Tips & Common Mistakes
•Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
•Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
•Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
•As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently
