band close-grip push-up

A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with band.

band close-grip push-up demonstration
band close-grip push-up β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Band

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Chest, Shoulders

How to do band close-grip push-up

  1. Place a band around your upper arms, just above the elbows.

  2. Assume a push-up position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to heels.

  3. Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.

  4. Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

ChestShoulders

Related exercises

All upper arms exercises β†’

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