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How to do Medicine Ball Close Grip Push Up

A push-up with both hands on a medicine ball. The close hand position puts more of the load on the triceps, and the ball adds a balancing challenge for your shoulders and core. Keep your elbows tucked close to your sides.

Medicine Ball Close Grip Push Up demonstration

Primary muscle: Triceps
Also works: Chest and Shoulders
Equipment: Medicine ball
Level: Advanced
Category: Triceps

How to do Medicine Ball Close Grip Push Up, step by step

Start in a high plank position with your hands on the medicine ball, shoulder-width apart.
Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
Push back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Medicine Ball Close Grip Push Up works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your chest and shoulders.

Track Medicine Ball Close Grip Push Up in SPLYT

Medicine Ball Close Grip Push Up is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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