Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Incline Close Grip Push-Up.
A bodyweight pressing exercise performed with hands placed close together on an elevated surface such as a bench. Elevating the hands shifts emphasis to the triceps and upper chest, and the narrow grip further isolates the triceps compared to a standard push-up.
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The Incline Close Grip Push-Up is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.