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Close-Grip Push-Up Off Of A Dumbbell
Upper armsBody onlyIntermediate

Close-Grip Push-Up Off Of A Dumbbell

Place your hands on an upright dumbbell and support your weight on toes and hands. Keep the elbows tucked in and the torso rigid.

Difficulty
Intermediate
Type
Strength
Mechanic
Compound
Force direction
Push
Muscles
6

Form sequence

  1. 01 · setup

    Lie on the floor and place your hands on an upright dumbbell. Supporting your weight on your toes and hands, keep your torso rigid and your elbows in with your arms straight. This will be your starting position.

  2. 02 · lower · Key step

    Lower your body, allowing the elbows to flex while you inhale. Keep your body straight, not allowing your hips to rise or sag.

  3. 03 · press up

    Press yourself back up to the starting position by extending the elbows. Breathe out as you perform this step.

  4. 04 · repeat

    After a pause at the contracted position, repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.