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Smith Close Grip Bench Press
Muscles involved
The Smith close grip bench press loads the triceps on a guided bar. It builds strength with extra safety.
How to do it
- Lie on your back on a flat bench under a Smith machine with your arms extended upward.
- Grip the bar with a close grip and palms facing up, elbows aligned with your shoulders.
- Lower the bar by bending your elbows and keeping them close to your body until it almost touches your chest.
- Extend your elbows to return to the starting position, contracting your chest at the top.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your torso during the entire movement. - Lower the bar in a controlled manner to your sternum. - Do not bounce the bar on your chest at the end of the descent.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Smith Close Grip Bench Press: which muscles does it work?
Smith Close Grip Bench Press mainly works: Triceps, Chest. It also involves: Triceps brachii, Anterior deltoid, Pectoralis major clavicular head, Pectoralis major sternal head.
What is Smith Close Grip Bench Press good for?
The Smith close grip bench press loads the triceps on a guided bar. It builds strength with extra safety.
How do you do Smith Close Grip Bench Press with proper form?
- Keep your elbows close to your torso during the entire movement. - Lower the bar in a controlled manner to your sternum. - Do not bounce the bar on your chest at the end of the descent.
