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Medicine Ball Close Grip Push Up

An exercise for the Upper Arms - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Arms Target muscleTriceps EquipmentMedicine Ball

Step by step

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands on the medicine ball, shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
  3. Push back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Triceps (primary)ChestShoulders

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