Beginner

INCLINE CLOSE-GRIP PUSH-UP

Upper arms
Body Part
Triceps
Target Muscle
Body weight
Equipment
Beginner
Difficulty
Triceps
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Est. Calories/min
5.00
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Step:1 Place your hands on an elevated surface, such as a bench or step, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
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Step:2 Extend your legs behind you, resting on the balls of your feet, with your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
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Step:3 Lower your chest towards the elevated surface by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
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Step:4 Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
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Step:5 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  • Warm up properly before starting
  • Maintain proper form throughout
  • Control the negative (eccentric) phase
  • Breathe out during the effort phase
  • Rest 60–90 seconds between sets
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