Close-Grip Push-Up
Hands closer than shoulder width on the floor
- Level
- Intermediate
- Movement
- Push up · Plank / front support
- Tracks
- Reps only
Works
Triceps Chest Shoulders
How to do it
- Place hands on the floor closer than shoulder width with thumbs under the chest.
- Extend legs back and tighten the core to form a straight line from head to heels.
- Lower your body until the chest nearly touches the floor while keeping elbows tucked.
- Press through the palms to extend the arms and return to the starting position.
- Exhale during the upward push and inhale while lowering.
Common mistakes
- Flaring elbows out wide instead of tucking them.
- Allowing the hips to sag or pike upward.
- Stopping the descent too high without full range of motion.
Tips
- Keep elbows tucked close to the ribs throughout the movement.
- Maintain a rigid plank position to prevent hip sagging.
- Drive through the center of the palm for stability.
Details
- Base movement
- Push up
- Arms
- Both
- Hand orientation
- Pronated (palms down / away)
- Hand placement
- Flat palms
- Grip width
- Close
- Body position
- Plank / front support
