Push-Ups - Close Triceps Position

Push-Ups - Close Triceps Position — Start position
Start position
Push-Ups - Close Triceps Position — End position
End position
Region
Elbow & Arm
Equipment
Body Only
Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • triceps
  • chest
  • shoulders

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. 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.

  2. Lower yourself until your chest almost touches the floor as you inhale.

  3. Using 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.

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

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