Barbell close-grip bench press

Barbell close-grip bench press

The barbell close-grip bench press is a compound exercise primarily targeting the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed by lying on a bench, gripping the barbell with a close grip, and pressing the weight up and down while keeping the elbows close to the body.

The barbell close-grip bench press is a compound exercise primarily targeting the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed by lying on a bench, gripping the barbell with a close grip, and pressing the weight up and down while keeping the elbows close to the body.

The barbell close-grip bench press is a compound exercise primarily targeting the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed by lying on a bench, gripping the barbell with a close grip, and pressing the weight up and down while keeping the elbows close to the body.

How to Do the Barbell close-grip bench press

How to Do the Barbell close-grip bench press

How to Do the Barbell close-grip bench press

Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench. Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart. Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body. Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest. Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Triceps

Triceps

Secondary Muscles

chest, shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Upper arms

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