hands together does to a push-up what a close grip does to a bench: the
triceps move from assisting to leading alongside the chest
bodyweight sets the ceiling, so it suits higher reps than a loaded press
Execution
Take a push-up position with your hands together under your chest, index fingers
and thumbs touching to form a diamond. Body in a straight line from head to
heels.
brace your trunk and flex your glutes
lower your chest towards your hands, elbows tucked close to your sides
descend until your chest reaches your hands
pause briefly in the stretched position to maximize tension
press back up, holding the line from head to heels
Once bodyweight gets easy, add weight with a plate on your back or a vest.
Purpose
chest and triceps builder from a push-up position
hands together does to a push-up what a close grip does to a bench: the
triceps move from assisting to leading alongside the chest
bodyweight sets the ceiling, so it suits higher reps than a loaded press
Execution
Take a push-up position with your hands together under your chest, index fingers
and thumbs touching to form a diamond. Body in a straight line from head to
heels.
brace your trunk and flex your glutes
lower your chest towards your hands, elbows tucked close to your sides
descend until your chest reaches your hands
pause briefly in the stretched position to maximize tension
press back up, holding the line from head to heels
Once bodyweight gets easy, add weight with a plate on your back or a vest.