Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press

Exercise Details

Body Part
Upper Arms
Equipment
Barbell
Target Muscle
Triceps
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How to Perform

1
Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
2
Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
3
Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
4
Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
5
Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

chestshoulders
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