Medicine ball close grip push up
The medicine ball close grip push-up is an upper body exercise that primarily targets the triceps. By placing your hands close together on a medicine ball, you increase the demand on your triceps while also engaging your chest and core muscles.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper arms
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Medicine ball
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Lower your chest to the ball, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Push through your palms to return to the starting position.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- wrist pain
- elbow issues
Also known as
Push-up con presa stretta su palla medica, triceps push-up, medicine ball push-up