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barbell close-grip bench press
Target

triceps

Equipment

barbell

barbell close-grip bench press

upper arms

How to Perform the barbell close-grip bench press

1

Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.

2

Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.

3

Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.

4

Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.

5

Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

chestshoulders