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Barbell Close Grip Bench Press
Muscles involved
The barbell close grip bench press emphasizes the triceps. It builds pressing strength and arm size.
How to do it
- Lie on a flat bench and grip a bar with a pronated grip shoulder-width apart.
- Lower the bar controllably towards your mid-chest as you inhale.
- Push the bar upward using your triceps as you exhale.
- 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.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Barbell Close Grip Bench Press: which muscles does it work?
Barbell Close Grip Bench Press mainly works: Triceps, Chest. It also involves: Triceps brachii, Anterior deltoid, Pectoralis major clavicular head, Pectoralis major sternal head.
