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Barbell close-grip bench press

Barbell close-grip bench press

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Triceps

Secondary Muscles

chest, shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Upper arms

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.

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