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Smith close-grip bench press

Smith close-grip bench press

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Triceps

Secondary Muscles

chest, shoulders

Equipment

Smith machine

Body Part

Upper arms

The smith close-grip bench press is a compound exercise performed on a smith machine, targeting the triceps with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It involves pressing a barbell with a close grip, which increases triceps activation.

The smith close-grip bench press is a compound exercise performed on a smith machine, targeting the triceps with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It involves pressing a barbell with a close grip, which increases triceps activation.

The smith close-grip bench press is a compound exercise performed on a smith machine, targeting the triceps with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It involves pressing a barbell with a close grip, which increases triceps activation.

How to Do the Smith close-grip bench press

How to Do the Smith close-grip bench press

How to Do the Smith close-grip bench press

Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the bench with your feet flat on the ground. Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart. Lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

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