macro style close-grip push-up
A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with body weight.
How to do macro style close-grip push-up
Start in a high plank position with your hands placed close together, directly under your shoulders.
Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position. Maintain macro form throughout.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
Related exercises
active style cable pushdown
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assisted triceps dip (kneeling)
band close-grip push-up
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