Arms / Beginner / Compound (multi-joint)

Incline Push-Up Close-Grip

A bench exercise for the triceps, with the chest, front delts and serratus assisting.

At a glance

Primary

Triceps

Secondary

Chest, Front delts, Serratus anterior

Equipment

Bench

Movement pattern

Horizontal push

Level

Beginner

Type

Arms, Compound (multi-joint)

Loads the wrist. Use a load you can control and skip it if it causes pain.

How to do it

1. Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height.
2. Place your hands next to one another on the bar.
3. Position your feet back from the bar with arms and body straight. This will be your starting position.
4. Keeping your body straight, lower your chest to the bar by bending the arms.
5. Return to the starting position by extending the elbows, pressing yourself back up.

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