Close Grip Bench Press

Close Grip Bench Press How To

Why do it?

The Close Grip Bench Press is a great exercise for building upper body muscle, with a focus on increasing the strength and size of your triceps rather than your chest, unlike the regular Bench Press. It's an effective exercise for enhancing regular Bench Press strength.

Form Check

Flat Bench Lower to chest No bounce No help
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Instructions

  1. Lie on a flat bench
  2. Grip the barbell with both hands as close as together as comfortable
  3. Unrack the barbell and hold the bar directly above your shoulders
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  1. Lower the barbell to your lower chest without flaring the elbows out
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  1. Press the barbell back to the starting point
Close Grip Bench Press

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