Close Grip Incline Push-up (on bar)

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Instructions Preparation Grasp horizontal bar (lower than chest height) with hands shoulder width or slightly narrower. Position forefeet back from bar with arms and body straight. Arms should be perpendicular to body. Execution Keeping body straight, lower chest to bar by bending arms. Push body up until arms are extended. Repeat. Comments Both upper and lower body must be keep straight throughout movement. Height of bar effects difficulty of movement. See Gravity Vectors for greater understanding of body angle influences resistance. Also see wider grip push-up. Easier Resistance can be reduced by performing exercise on higher bar or edge of platform. Harder Resistance can be increased by lowering bar or eventually performing close grip push-ups. Close Grip Push-up

Classification  Utility: Basic  Mechanics: Compound  Force: Push Muscles Target Triceps Brachii Synergists Pectoralis Major, Sternal Pectoralis Major, Clavicular Deltoid, Anterior Dynamic Stabilizers Biceps Brachii, Short Head Stabilizers Rectus Abdominis Obliques Quadriceps Gastrocnemius Soleus