FitExerciseDB

#0490 · Upper Arms · Triceps

Incline Close-grip Push-up

Target
Triceps
Body part
Upper Arms
Equipment
Body Weight
MET
4.5
Secondary muscles
Chest, Shoulders

Instructions

  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.
/// Related exercises