Push
Close Push-ups
Intermediate
Level 42/100
Close-grip push-ups place the hands directly under the sternum, making the triceps the main driver with the inner chest assisting. They are the best no-equipment movement for developing the triceps as a whole.
LevelIntermediate
Sets3-4 × 8-15 reps
Rest90 sec
EquipmentFloor
Execution
Hands under the sternum, closer than standard, fingers forward. Elbows glued or very close to the torso, traveling BACKWARD on the way down (not out). Chest lowers toward the hands. Drive up with the triceps.
Vs diamond
Close-grip leaves more space between the hands than diamond, with a slightly larger range of motion.
Balance and core
The narrower base demands more core activation for stability.
Progression
3×12 perfect close-grip reps before moving to diamond push-ups.
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