Mix tempo and pauses into your close-grip pushup training to seriously blow up your triceps with no equipment at all in this move from fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S.

You can depend on the close-grip pushup in a pinch when you don't have any gear handy and you're looking to get a pump. Start by working up to 20 to 30 reps at a time, resting as needed.

Close-grip Push Ups = Close-grip Presses 5. Wide-grip Push Ups = Dumbbell Flys / Cable Crossovers Using the above exercises while strategically adding reps and/or weight can produce great results ...

Regularly performing targeted exercises can greatly improve triceps strength, resulting in better performance in different ...

Reverse grip push-up. Image 1 of 2. Reverse grip push-up ... Once set up, keep your shoulders stacked over your wrists, then perform a push-up and keep your elbows close to your body.

Close-grip push-up. Narrowing your hand position and tucking your elbows places you at mechanical disadvantage, increasing demands on your triceps to get the job done. 04. Foam roller push-up.

3. Add a Weight Vest. Make push-ups harder by wearing a weight vest of 20-40 pounds. If you tire of doing high-repetition push-up sets, add weight, cut your push-up reps in half and get twice the ...

No equipment is required for a push-up, but you may want to use a thin yoga mat for grip and cushioning. To make the exercise easier, it’s nice to have a sturdy, elevated surface to place your ...