Close grip Push-up (on knees)

Close grip Push-up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Kneel down on the ground and place your hands closer than shoulder-width apart.
  • 2Keeping your body straight and your head in a neutral position, lower yourself until your chest nearly touches the floor.
  • 3Push your body up, keeping your elbows close to your body, until your arms are fully extended.
  • 4Pause for a moment, then lower yourself back to the starting position.
  • 5Repeat these steps for the desired number of repetitions.

Tips:

  • Keep your glutes tight to help maintain a straight body line from your head to your knees.
  • Lower yourself in a controlled manner to avoid straining or injuring your muscles.
  • Ideal breathing pattern: Inhale as you lower your body and exhale as you push yourself up.
  • Warmup before exercising and cool down afterwards to minimize the risk of injury.

Close grip Push-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs