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Dumbbell Close Grip Press
Muscles involved
The dumbbell close grip press keeps the weights together. It targets the triceps and inner chest.
How to do it
- Lie on a flat bench holding dumbbells with a neutral grip over your chest.
- Lower the dumbbells slowly while inhaling until you feel your middle chest.
- Press the dumbbells upward using your triceps while exhaling.
- Lock your arms in the contracted position and repeat.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
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.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Dumbbell Close Grip Press: which muscles does it work?
Dumbbell Close Grip Press mainly works: Triceps, Chest. It also involves: Triceps brachii, Anterior deltoid, Pectoralis major clavicular head, Pectoralis major sternal head.
What is Dumbbell Close Grip Press good for?
The dumbbell close grip press keeps the weights together. It targets the triceps and inner chest.
How do you do Dumbbell Close Grip Press with proper form?
- 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.
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