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Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell

Step-by-step instructions to perform Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell correctly.

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Starting position of Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell
Starting position of Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell
Ending position of Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell
Ending position of Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell

Instructions

  1. 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. Lower your body, allowing the elbows to flex while you inhale. Keep your body straight, not allowing your hips to rise or sag.
  3. Press yourself back up to the starting position by extending the elbows. Breathe out as you perform this step.
  4. After a pause, at the contracted position, repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.

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