Dumbbell Close Grip Press

Muscles involved

TricepsChest

How to do it

1. Lie on a flat bench holding dumbbells with a neutral grip over your chest. 2. Lower the dumbbells slowly while inhaling until you feel your middle chest. 3. Press the dumbbells upward using your triceps while exhaling. 4. Lock your arms in the contracted position and repeat.

Equipment required

Mancuernas

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Triceps brachiiAnterior deltoidPectoralis major clavicular headPectoralis major sternal head

Tips

- Keep your elbows close to your torso during the press to focus the work on your triceps. - Lower the dumbbells until your elbows form a 90-degree angle. - Do not excessively arch your back; keep your ribs down.

Difficulty