Close-Grip Push-Up
A push-up variation with hands closer together than standard, emphasizing tricep engagement. Similar to diamond push-up but slightly easier.
Important: You Can't "Spot Reduce" Fat
This exercise strengthens Triceps, but fat loss happens holistically across your entire body through consistent training and nutrition. You cannot target fat loss in specific areas. The key is full-body balanced training combined with a sustainable calorie deficit. This is how your body naturally reduces fat over time.
How to Do It
- 1Start in plank position
- 2Place hands closer than shoulder-width (6-8 inches apart)
- 3Keep body in straight line from head to heels
- 4Lower chest toward floor
- 5Keep elbows close to your sides throughout
- 6Go until chest is 1-2 inches from floor
- 7Push back up, focusing on triceps
- 8Maintain rigid core throughout
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Make It Easier
- Incline close-grip push-up
- Knee close-grip push-up
- Standard push-up
Make It Harder
- Diamond push-up
- Decline close-grip
- Pause at bottom
Why This Matters for Busy Parents
As a busy parent, you need exercises that deliver results without requiring gym memberships, expensive equipment, or hours of your day. The close-grip push-up is perfect because:
- No equipment needed - do it at home, anytime, anywhere
- Time-efficient - takes just 2 minutes per set
- Builds real strength - targets triceps for functional fitness
- Quiet enough - won't wake sleeping kids or bother neighbors
- Small space - requires minimal room
Remember: consistent, sustainable training is better than sporadic intense sessions. Focus on form, build gradually, and trust the process.