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Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell
Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell is a intermediate strength exercise using body only. It works the triceps, with help from the abdominals, chest and shoulders.
intermediatebody onlypush movementcompoundstrength
- Main muscles
- triceps
- Also works
- abdominals, chest, shoulders
How to do it
- Lie 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.
- Lower your body, allowing the elbows to flex while you inhale. Keep your body straight, not allowing your hips to rise or sag.
- Press yourself back up to the starting position by extending the elbows. Breathe out as you perform this step.
- After a pause at the contracted position, repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).