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Band Close-Grip Push-Up

The band close-grip push-up is a band exercise that targets the triceps, with the chest and shoulders assisting.

Animated demonstration of the band close-grip push-up
Band Close-Grip Push-Up — demonstration
Target muscle
Triceps
Also works
Chest, shoulders
Equipment
Band
Body part
Upper arms

How to do the band close-grip push-up

  1. Place a band around your upper arms, just above the elbows.
  2. Assume a push-up position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  3. Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
  4. Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Sets and reps

Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.

Muscles worked

The main muscle is the triceps. The chest and shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all triceps exercises or every resistance band exercise.

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