band close-grip push-up

Primary target: Triceps
Equipment: Band
Body part: Upper Arms
Secondary muscles: Chest

Secondary muscles

ChestShoulders

Step by step

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.

How to perform

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