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Incline Push-Up Close-Grip

How to do the Incline Push-Up Close-Grip with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundBody OnlyBeginnerPush
Primary muscles

Triceps

Secondary

Chest, Shoulders

Equipment

Body Only

Step by step

How to do the Incline Push-Up Close-Grip

  1. 1

    Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height.

  2. 2

    Place your hands next to one another on the bar.

  3. 3

    Position your feet back from the bar with arms and body straight. This will be your starting position.

  4. 4

    Keeping your body straight, lower your chest to the bar by bending the arms.

  5. 5

    Return to the starting position by extending the elbows, pressing yourself back up.

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FAQ

Incline Push-Up Close-Grip: common questions

What muscles does the Incline Push-Up Close-Grip work?

The Incline Push-Up Close-Grip primarily works the Triceps. It also recruits the Chest and Shoulders as supporting muscles.

Is the Incline Push-Up Close-Grip suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Incline Push-Up Close-Grip is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Incline Push-Up Close-Grip?

None. The Incline Push-Up Close-Grip is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.

Is the Incline Push-Up Close-Grip a compound or isolation exercise?

The Incline Push-Up Close-Grip 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 Incline Push-Up Close-Grip with correct form?

Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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