Barbell incline close grip bench press

Barbell incline close grip bench press

The barbell incline close grip bench press is a compound upper body exercise that primarily targets the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed on an incline bench using a barbell with a close grip to maximize triceps activation.

The barbell incline close grip bench press is a compound upper body exercise that primarily targets the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed on an incline bench using a barbell with a close grip to maximize triceps activation.

The barbell incline close grip bench press is a compound upper body exercise that primarily targets the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed on an incline bench using a barbell with a close grip to maximize triceps activation.

How to Do the Barbell incline close grip bench press

How to Do the Barbell incline close grip bench press

How to Do the Barbell incline close grip bench press

Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle. Lie down on the bench with your feet flat on the ground. 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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