Incline Push Up Close Grip

What is Incline Push-Up Close-Grip? Incline push-up close-grip is a variation of the traditional push-up exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps. By using an incline surface and bringing the hands closer together, this exercise places more emphasis on the triceps and inner chest muscles.

Tutorial

1. Position yourself facing an elevated surface like a bench or a sturdy platform.
2. Place your hands on the elevated surface slightly closer than shoulder-width apart.
3. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core.
4. Lower your chest towards the surface by bending your elbows while keeping them close to your body.
5. Push back up to the starting position by extending your arms, fully engaging your chest, shoulders, and triceps.

Common Mistakes

• Arching the back or sagging the hips - Flaring the elbows out to the sides - Not maintaining a straight line from head to heels - Using momentum to complete the movement

Tips for Better Results

• Focus on controlled movements to maximize muscle engagement.

• Engage your core throughout the exercise to maintain proper form. - Adjust the incline level to increase or decrease the intensity of the exercise.

• Breathe properly, exhaling as you push up and inhaling as you lower down.

Muscles Worked

• Primary muscles: Chest (pectoralis major), Shoulders (deltoids), Triceps - Secondary muscles: Core (abdominals, obliques), Upper back (rhomboids), Serratus anterior