Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell

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Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell — Body Weight Triceps exercise demonstration
Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell — Body Weight Triceps exercise demonstration
Body part
Upper Arms
Target
Triceps
Equipment
Body Weight
Secondary
Abdominals, Chest, Shoulders

Instructions

  1. 1Lie 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.
  2. 2Lower your body, allowing the elbows to flex while you inhale. Keep your body straight, not allowing your hips to rise or sag.
  3. 3Press yourself back up to the starting position by extending the elbows. Breathe out as you perform this step.
  4. 4After a pause at the contracted position, repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.

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