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Push up bars close grip

Profile:    Compound exercise for the rear upper arm muscles

Suitability:    Intermediate / Advanced

Target Muscles:    Triceps

Equipment:    Push up Bars, Exercise Mat

Start / End Phase

Mid Phase  

• Place both push up bars vertically on to the mat, just inside the width of your shoulders.

• Lie down with your face to the floor and legs extending straight behind

• Hold the handles firmly and keep your back straight

• Inhale whilst lowering your body until your chest is close to the mat

• Exhale whilst using your triceps to push yourself up but do not lock out at the top of the movement

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