First, let's dissect the differences between wide-arm push-ups and narrow push-ups — which Liotta says are the two main hand positions in a push-up. "A wide push-up means that you set up with ...

One variation that challenges me is the close-grip and wide-grip push-up combo. I like it because you're able to work your triceps, chest, and front of your shoulders at once. If you're looking to ...

While the wide-grip push-up is a legitimate exercise, many of us set our hands too wide for the wrong reason—and get a less effective exercise as a result. This is one of the most common push-up ...

Indeed, compared to a standard push-up or a wide-grip push-up, narrow-grip push-ups require more activation in the triceps, chest muscles, and infraspinatus (one of the muscles in your rotator ...

Overhand wide dumbbell/barbell chest press and push-ups will emphasize the pectoralis muscles. Narrow grip push-ups will make the triceps work harder. Underhand narrow press will mainly increase ...

Today’s fitness challenge is wide grip press-ups – how many ... without touching the floor, and then push your hands into the floor to move up and back to your start position.

Get comfortable with high planks as well as standard and wide-grip push-ups (taking care to keep proper form, with your core engaged and back flat), then you can work your way up to attempting the ...