How to Do the Push-Ups - Close Triceps Position

Intermediate · Body Only · Targets Triceps, Chest, Shoulders

How to perform it

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.

Muscles worked

The Push-Ups - Close Triceps Position primarily targets your Triceps, with support from your Chest, Shoulders. You'll need body only.

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