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Close-hand push-up alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the close-hand push-up, best matches first.

  1. Close-grip bench pressTrains the triceps, same movement, needs barbell, flat bench and squat rack.
  2. Bench dipTrains the triceps, needs flat bench.
  3. DipTrains the triceps, needs dip bars.
  4. Slow dip loweringTrains the triceps, needs dip bars.
  5. Band pushdownTrains the triceps, needs resistance bands and pull-up bar.
  6. Cable pushdownTrains the triceps, needs cable machine.
  7. EZ bar skull crusherTrains the triceps, needs ez curl bar and flat bench.
  8. Overhead dumbbell extensionTrains the triceps, needs dumbbells.

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