Close Grip Bench Press

Equipment: Barbell Primary muscle: Triceps Brachii Category: compound Movement: push

Shoulders Chest Upper Front

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How to Perform Close Grip Bench Press

Lie flat on a bench under a barbell and grip the bar with your hands placed closer than shoulder-width apart. Unrack the bar and hold it above your chest with your arms fully extended. Slowly lower the bar toward the middle of your chest while keeping your elbows tucked close to your sides. Once the bar reaches chest level, press it back upward by extending your arms until they are nearly straight.