Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell
How to do the Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Triceps
Abs, Chest, Shoulders
Body Only
How to do the Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell
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Lie on the floor and place your hands on an upright dumbbell. Supporting your weight on your toes and hands, keep your torso rigid and your elbows in with your arms straight. This will be your starting position.
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Lower your body, allowing the elbows to flex while you inhale. Keep your body straight, not allowing your hips to rise or sag.
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Press yourself back up to the starting position by extending the elbows. Breathe out as you perform this step.
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After a pause at the contracted position, repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
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Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell: common questions
What muscles does the Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell work?
The Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell primarily works the Triceps. It also recruits the Abs, Chest and Shoulders as supporting muscles.
Is the Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell suitable for beginners?
The Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
What equipment do I need for the Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell?
None. The Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell a compound or isolation exercise?
The Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell with correct form?
Lie on the floor and place your hands on an upright dumbbell. Supporting your weight on your toes and hands, keep your torso rigid and your elbows in with your arms straight. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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