Close-grip pushups also require more balance. By stabilizing your body, your trunk muscles will work throughout the entire movement. At first, close-grip pushups might hurt your wrists, so make sure you stretch appropriately and start off slowly. Wide-grip pushups will work your chest, rear shoulders and parts of your back muscles. Carry out the same sets and reps as aforementioned and gradually increase the reps as the movement becomes easier.
Instructions Use the same starting position and breathing pattern as the basic pushup.
Your hands should be positioned beyond shoulder width, with your fingers pointing frontward. The wider position emphasizes the tension on your shoulders and lengthens your pectorals. Wide-grip pushups are more demanding, so you will tire more quickly than with other pushups. These 3 pushup variations will help keep your upper body muscles strong and fit. To finish off the workout, work your abdominal muscles once a week with a variation of exercises.