Progression ladder for the Band Close-grip Push-up

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Easier and harder steps around the Band Close-grip Push-up

These are the substitutes for the Band Close-grip Push-up, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (6)

  1. Close-grip Push-up Off Of A Dumbbell

    Close-grip Push-up Off Of A Dumbbell

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Triceps
  2. Barbell Lying Close-grip PressPlay demonstration

    Barbell Lying Close-grip Press

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Triceps
  3. Barbell Reverse Close-grip Bench PressPlay demonstration

    Barbell Reverse Close-grip Bench Press

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Triceps
  4. Body Tricep Press

    Body Tricep Press

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Triceps
  5. Close-grip Push-up (On Knees)Play demonstration

    Close-grip Push-up (On Knees)

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Triceps
  6. Incline Close-grip Push-upPlay demonstration

    Incline Close-grip Push-up

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Triceps

Where you are now

Band Close-grip Push-upPlay demonstration

Band Close-grip Push-up

  • Intermediate
  • Band
  • Triceps

Harder steps (5)

  1. Narrow Push-up On Exercise BallPlay demonstration

    Narrow Push-up On Exercise Ball

    • Advanced
    • Stability-ball
    • Triceps
  2. EZ Barbell JM Bench PressPlay demonstration

    EZ Barbell JM Bench Press

    • Advanced
    • Ez-barbell
    • Triceps
  3. Jm Press

    Jm Press

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Triceps
  4. Diamond Push-upPlay demonstration

    Diamond Push-up

    • Advanced
    • Bodyweight
    • Triceps
  5. Reverse Triceps Bench Press

    Reverse Triceps Bench Press

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Triceps

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