Close Grip Incline Push-up (on bar)
The Close Grip Incline Push-up (on bar) primarily works the Triceps (Long Head), with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal) and stabilizer support from the Biceps Brachii (Short Head), External Obliques, Gastrocnemius (Medial), Rectus Abdominis, Rectus Femoris, Soleus. It is a bodyweight compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A bodyweight compound push exercise targeting the Triceps (Long Head).
| Equipment | Bodyweight |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Horizontal Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Triceps (Long Head) |
| Secondary | Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Biceps Brachii (Short Head) (biceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Gastrocnemius (Medial) (calves)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Femoris (quadriceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle Soleus (calves)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grasp horizontal bar (lower than chest height) with hands shoulder width or slightly narrower. Position forefeet back from bar with arms and body straight. Arms should be perpendicular to body. Execution: Keeping body straight, lower chest to bar by bending arms. Push body up until arms are extended. Repeat. Comments: Both upper and lower body must be kept straight throughout movement. Height of bar affects difficulty of movement. SeeGravity Vectorsfor greater understanding of how body angle influences resistance. Also seewider grip push-up.
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