LiftsmithClose-grip push-up alternatives
Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the close-grip push-up, best matches first.
- Close-grip bench pressTrains the triceps, same movement, needs barbell, flat bench and squat rack.
- Close-grip floor pressTrains the triceps, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
- Smith machine close-grip pressTrains the triceps, same movement, needs smith machine and flat bench.
- Band-assisted dipTrains the triceps, same movement, needs resistance bands and dip bars.
- Barbell floor pressTrains the triceps, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
- Close dumbbell pressTrains the triceps, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
- Close-hand push-upTrains the triceps, same movement, no equipment.
- Dumbbell close pressTrains the triceps, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
- Dumbbell squeeze pressTrains the triceps, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
- One-arm push-upTrains the triceps, same movement, no equipment.
- Pin pressTrains the triceps, same movement, needs barbell, flat bench and squat rack.
- Seated dip machineTrains the triceps, same movement, needs chest press machine.
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