Barbell Lying Close-Grip 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, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing towards your feet.
3
Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
4
Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
5
Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.
6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

chestshoulders
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