Close Grip Push-up (on medicine ball)

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Instructions Preparation Kneel before medicine ball. Place hands upper part of ball on each side. Balance upper body above ball with arms extended. Straighten body and place forefeet back away from ball on floor shoulder width apart. Execution Keeping body straight, lower body by bending arms until chest touches ball. Push body up until arms are extended. Repeat. Comments Both upper and lower body must be keep straight throughout movement. Also see close grip push-up on floor. Easier Resistance can be reduced by performing push-ups with knees bent on floor or placing medicine ball on higher platform. Balance can be made less challenging by placing feet further apart. Harder Elevate feet for greater intensity or to vary angle of exercise. Balance can be made more challenging by placing feet closer together.

Classification  Utility: Specialized  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