Close vs. Wide Grip Push-Ups 🔥 Push-ups are a classic upper-body exercise, but your grip width can make all the difference in muscle activation: 👉 Wide Grip Push-Up: In this variation, the shoulder joint performs horizontal adduction, increasing the range of motion and shifting the emphasis to the pectoralis major. The wider hand placement reduces triceps involvement, allowing the chest to handle most of the load. 👉 Close Grip Push-Up: The shoulder joint primarily performs flexion with less h