Close-grip push-up (on knees) exercise demonstration
Close-grip push-up (on knees)

Exercise

Close-grip push-up (on knees)

Close-grip push-up (on knees) is a moderate exercise. It trains triceps.

Muscles
Triceps

Detailed explanation

Start by getting on your hands and knees, with your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees hip-width apart. Lower your upper body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.

Pause for a moment when your chest is just above the ground. Push through your palms to straighten your arms and return to the starting position.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Start by getting on your hands and knees, with your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees hip-width apart.

  2. 2

    Lower your upper body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.

  3. 3

    Pause for a moment when your chest is just above the ground.

  4. 4

    Push through your palms to straighten your arms and return to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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