band close-grip push-up
band close-grip push-up — highlighted muscle: triceps

Muscles worked

triceps, chest, shoulders

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band close-grip push-up

Body part
upper arms
Equipment
band
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
chest

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

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

  2. 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. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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