Feet-up close-hand push-up
A compound exercise for the triceps and chest, with help from the front delts. Equipment: plyo box or step.
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How to do it
- Setup: Feet on a box, hands together under the chest.
- Lower the chest to the hands, elbows back
- Press up to straight arms
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