Push Ups Close Triceps Position

What is push-ups

• close triceps position? Push-ups in a close triceps position are a variation of the traditional push-up exercise where your hands are placed close together directly beneath your shoulders. This variation targets the triceps muscles more intensely compared to regular push-ups, making it an effective exercise for strengthening and toning the triceps.

Tutorial

1. Start in a high plank position with your hands placed close together directly beneath your shoulders.
2. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core and glutes.
3. Lower your body towards the floor by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
4. Push through your palms to straighten your arms and return to the starting position.
5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

• Allowing the elbows to flare out to the sides, instead of keeping them close to the body.

• Dropping or lifting the hips, causing an improper alignment of the body. - Not engaging the core, which can lead to overarching or sagging of the lower back.

• Rushing through the movement, sacrificing form for quantity.

Tips for Better Results

• Focus on maintaining a strong core throughout the exercise to stabilize your body.

• Keep your elbows tucked in close to your body to target the triceps effectively. - Control the descent and ascent phases of the push-up to maximize muscle engagement. - If the exercise is too challenging, start by performing the push-ups on your knees until you build enough strength to do them in a full plank position.

Muscles Worked

• Primary Muscles: Triceps brachii - Secondary Muscles: Chest (pectoralis major), Shoulders (deltoids), Core (rectus abdominis, obliques)