Placing your hands closer together moves the focus away from your chest and shoulders, making it a really effective exercise.

This exercise is good for everyone, from beginners to experienced people who work out regularly.

Doing close-grip push-ups regularly will make your upper body stronger and more toned.

To do a close-grip push-up correctly, start by lying on your stomach with your hands shoulder-width apart or slightly closer, fingers pointing forward.

Push yourself up, keeping your body straight from head to heels. Your elbows should stay close to your body as you push up.

Slowly lower yourself back down until your chest almost touches the floor.

Repeat this movement for the number of repetitions you have planned.

A common mistake is letting your elbows flare out to the sides. Keep them tucked in to really work your triceps.

Another mistake is arching your back. Keep your body in a straight line to avoid injury and get the most benefit from the exercise.

If you're new to close-grip push-ups, you can start by doing them against a wall or on your knees to make it easier.

As you get stronger, you can try doing more repetitions or doing the push-ups on your toes for a bigger challenge.

They really work your triceps (the muscles on the back of your upper arm). Stronger triceps mean bigger and more defined arms.

Because they build strong triceps, they also help stabilize your shoulders. This is important for preventing injuries and having good posture.

You can do them anywhere! No special equipment needed, making them perfect for home workouts or when you're traveling.

Close-grip push-ups make your core muscles work hard too. Your core muscles are in your stomach and back, and they help keep your body steady and strong.

If you do them correctly, they're good for your shoulder and wrist joints. This helps keep them healthy and reduces the risk of pain.

Hands close together: Bring your hands closer together than you would for a regular push-up. This changes which muscles you work.

Straight line: Make sure your body is straight from your head to your heels. Imagine a straight line running from your head to your toes. Tighten your tummy muscles to help keep this straight line.

Go down slowly: Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the floor. Keep your elbows tucked in close to your sides as you go down.

Don't go too far: Stop when your chest is just above the floor. Don't let your chest touch the ground.

Push back up: Straighten your arms to push yourself back up to the starting position. Do this slowly and steadily.

Repeat: Do as many push-ups as you can while keeping your body straight and your movements slow and controlled. Aim for 8 to 12 push-ups each time you do this exercise.

Take your time: The key is to do each push-up slowly and carefully. This helps you build strength and avoids injuries. Don't rush!

Diamond Push-Ups: These are like regular push-ups, but your hands are close together forming a diamond shape under your chest. This makes your triceps work harder, giving you stronger, more defined arms. They're easy to do anywhere, anytime, and you don't need any special equipment.

Dumbbell Triceps Extensions (Pronated Grip): This exercise focuses just on your triceps. You'll hold dumbbells and extend your arms straight, working your triceps intensely. Because you use dumbbells, you can move your arms further than you can with push-ups, which helps build bigger muscles. Holding the dumbbells with your palms facing down (pronated grip) is key.

Dumbbell Decline Triceps Extensions: This is similar to the dumbbell extensions above, but you'll do it while leaning forward, on a bench or incline. This changes the angle, letting you stretch your triceps further and work them even more. It's also gentler on your shoulders than some other exercises.

Each of these exercises works your triceps in a slightly different way. Try them all and see which ones you like best and which ones work best for you to build strong, defined arms.

Diamond Push-Ups: Place your hands close together under your chest, making a diamond shape with your fingers. This works your triceps and the inside of your chest muscles really well, making your arms stronger.

Dumbbell Close-Grip Bench Press: Lie on a bench and press dumbbells up from your chest. This exercise is great for your triceps, but it also uses your chest and shoulder muscles. Using dumbbells lets you move your arms more, which helps you work your muscles better.

Decline Push-Ups: Put your feet up on a bench while doing push-ups. This makes the exercise harder because more of your weight is on your upper body. This is a good way to build strong triceps and upper chest muscles.

Mix it up! Doing different kinds of push-ups keeps your workouts interesting and helps you build strength in different ways. Try each one and find what works best for you!

Keep your elbows tucked in close to your sides. If your elbows stick out, you're not using your triceps as much, and you might strain your shoulders.

Place your hands directly under your shoulders, closer together than you would for a regular push-up. This helps focus the exercise on your triceps. If your hands are too far apart, you'll work other muscles more.

Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels. Don't let your hips sag down; this puts extra pressure on your lower back and makes the exercise less effective. Imagine a straight plank from head to toe.

Go all the way down! Shortening your push-ups means you're not working your muscles as hard. Lower yourself until your chest nearly touches the floor, then push back up.

They work your triceps (the back of your upper arms) really well.

Doing them correctly helps you get stronger and more toned arms.

Good form is key for getting the most out of this exercise and avoiding injury. Keep your elbows close to your body as you lower and push yourself up.

Close-grip push-ups help improve your body's stability. This means better balance and coordination.

Adding close-grip push-ups to your workouts will make your arms stronger and look more defined over time.

Start slowly and focus on doing them correctly. As you get stronger, you can do more.

If you're new to exercise, talk to a doctor or trainer before starting a new workout routine.