Incline Push-Up Close-Grip

Muscles worked

Main muscles
- Anconeus
Also working
- Anterior Deltoid
- Pectoralis Major (Lower)
What it is
This bodyweight movement builds strength in your pushing muscles. You perform it using an elevated surface and a close hand position. It primarily targets your triceps, with secondary engagement of your chest and shoulders.
Technique tips
- Place hands directly under your shoulders, close together.
- Keep your body rigid from head to heels.
- Lower with control, then press back up powerfully.
- Keep your elbows tucked close to your body.
- Exhale as you push up, inhale as you lower.
How to track your progress
Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.