Male
Barbell Close Grip Bench Press
Muscles involved
How to do it
1. Lie on a flat bench and grip a bar with a pronated grip shoulder-width apart. 2. Lower the bar controllably towards your mid-chest as you inhale. 3. Push the bar upward using your triceps as you exhale. 4. Lock your arms briefly in the top position.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your elbows tucked close to your sides during the press. - Lower the bar towards the middle of your chest. - Push the bar using triceps strength, contracting it forcefully.
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