Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell

Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell — Start position
Start position
Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell — End position
End position
Region
Elbow & Arm
Equipment
Body Only
Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • triceps
  • abdominals
  • chest
  • shoulders

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Lie on the floor and place your hands on an upright dumbbell. Supporting your weight on your toes and hands, keep your torso rigid and your elbows in with your arms straight. This will be your starting position.

  2. Lower your body, allowing the elbows to flex while you inhale. Keep your body straight, not allowing your hips to rise or sag.

  3. Press yourself back up to the starting position by extending the elbows. Breathe out as you perform this step.

  4. After a pause at the contracted position, repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.

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