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Exercise 0490 · REF 1YB40kg

Incline Close-Grip Push-Up exercise animation

Incline Close-Grip Push-Up

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Triceps

Elevating the hands on an incline reduces the load compared to a flat push-up, while narrowing the grip shifts more of the work onto the triceps — a combination that makes this a gentler triceps-focused push-up variation for anyone not ready for a flat close-grip version.

How to Do the Incline Close-Grip Push-Up

  1. Place your hands on an elevated surface, such as a bench or step, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Extend your legs behind you, resting on the balls of your feet, with your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
  3. Lower your chest towards the elevated surface by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Incline Close-Grip Push-Up primarily targets the Triceps, with Chest as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Shoulders.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have body weight? These target the same triceps with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Incline Close-Grip Push-Up work?
The Incline Close-Grip Push-Up primarily targets the triceps, with the chest and shoulders assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Incline Close-Grip Push-Up?
The Incline Close-Grip Push-Up is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Incline Close-Grip Push-Up?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (with Towel) targets the same triceps using assisted instead.