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Close-hand push-up

A compound exercise for the triceps, with help from the chest. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Hands together under the chest.
  2. Elbows close to the body
  3. Chest to the hands
  4. Lock out

Muscles worked

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all close-hand push-up alternatives.

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