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Movement · Upper Arms

Medicine Ball Close Grip Push Up

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.

TargetTriceps
Equipmentmedicine ball
Body partUpper Arms

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Start in a high plank position with your hands on the medicine ball, shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.

  3. 3

    Push back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Triceps

Secondary

ChestShoulders

Training plans

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