Langhantel-Bankdrücken Mit Engem Griff

Trizeps Oberarme Langhantel

Lerne, wie du Langhantel-Bankdrücken Mit Engem Griff mit korrekter Technik ausführst. Diese Langhantel-Übung beansprucht hauptsächlich Trizeps, mit sekundärem Fokus auf Brust, Schultern.

Langhantel-Bankdrücken Mit Engem Griff Übungsdemonstration mit korrekter Technik

So führst du Langhantel-Bankdrücken Mit Engem Griff aus

Folge diesen Schritten, um Langhantel-Bankdrücken Mit Engem Griff mit korrekter Technik auszuführen:

1Lege dich flach auf eine Bank, Füße flach auf dem Boden und Rücken gegen die Bank gedrückt.
2Greife die Langhantel mit engem Griff, etwas enger als schulterbreit.
3Hebe die Langhantel aus der Ablage und senke sie langsam zur Brust, die Ellenbogen nah am Körper haltend.
4Halte kurz, wenn die Langhantel die Brust berührt.
5Drücke die Langhantel zurück in die Ausgangsposition und strecke die Arme vollständig.
6Wiederhole die Übung für die gewünschte Anzahl an Wiederholungen.

Beanspruchte Muskeln bei Langhantel-Bankdrücken Mit Engem Griff

Primär

Trizeps

Sekundär

BrustSchultern

Übungsdetails

Gerät: Langhantel
Körperteil: Oberarme
Kategorie: Haupt

Muskeln & Anatomie

The close-grip bench press is the most effective compound movement for the triceps brachii, loading all three heads under heavy barbell resistance through a full pressing range of motion. By narrowing the grip to approximately shoulder width (8–12 inches between hands), the mechanical advantage shifts from the pectorals to the triceps — the elbows must travel through more flexion on the eccentric and the triceps must extend against the load through a longer range. The pectoralis major still contributes significantly, particularly in the initial drive off the chest, and the anterior deltoids assist throughout. The close-grip bench is one of the few triceps exercises that allows truly heavy loading, making it the primary strength builder for triceps development and the go-to accessory for improving the lockout phase of the competition bench press.

Profi-Tipps für bessere Ergebnisse

1Take a grip approximately shoulder-width or slightly narrower — not excessively close (thumbs touching). A grip that's too narrow creates severe wrist and elbow deviation under heavy load. Shoulder-width or slightly narrower is the sweet spot where triceps are maximally involved without creating undue joint stress.
2Tuck your elbows to your sides more aggressively than a standard bench press — aim for 30–45 degrees of elbow angle from the torso. This pronounced tuck is what forces the triceps to drive the majority of the press rather than the pectorals and shoulders sharing the load. The tuck is the defining technical feature of the close-grip press.
3Touch the bar to your lower sternum or upper abdomen — lower than a standard bench press. This lower contact point is the natural consequence of the tucked elbow position and increases the range of motion through which the triceps work. Some lifters mistakenly touch the bar to mid-chest on close-grip press, which reduces the triceps emphasis.

Häufige Fehler vermeiden

✗ Gripping too close and straining the wrists and elbows

Lösung: A grip narrower than 6 inches forces the wrists into severe ulnar flexion and creates a biomechanically stressful elbow angle under heavy load. There is no additional triceps benefit from a very narrow grip compared to a shoulder-width grip — the triceps emphasis comes from the elbow tuck, not the grip width. Use shoulder-width as your starting point.

✗ Elbows flaring wide and turning it into a standard bench press

Lösung: If your elbows are flaring out to the sides, you're performing a standard bench press with a narrow grip — the pectorals are doing most of the work and the triceps are not being maximally loaded. Tuck the elbows aggressively at 30–45 degrees from the torso and maintain this tuck from start to lockout.

✗ Touching the bar too high on the chest

Lösung: Touching mid-chest or upper chest reduces the range of motion through which the triceps work. The tucked-elbow path naturally wants to land the bar lower — let it. Touch at your lower sternum or upper abdomen. This lower contact point increases triceps range of motion and is consistent with the tucked-elbow pressing path.

✗ Not locking out fully at the top

Lösung: The triceps' peak contraction is at full lockout — arms completely extended. Stopping 5–10 degrees short of lockout repeatedly trains the triceps only through their working range and leaves the shortened-position strength undeveloped. Lock out fully on every rep. The lockout strength developed here directly improves the competition bench press finish.

So programmierst du Langhantel-Bankdrücken Mit Engem Griff

Sätze & Wiederholungen

3–5 sets of 4–10 reps. The close-grip bench press handles the heaviest loads of any triceps exercise, making it effective for both strength (4–6 rep) and hypertrophy (8–10 rep) programming. Powerlifters use it at 80–90% of 1RM for 3–5 reps as a lockout builder; bodybuilders use it at 65–75% for 8–10 reps for triceps mass.

Häufigkeit

1–2 times per week as a primary triceps movement or as a bench press accessory. If used as a lockout accessory on a powerlifting program, it often follows the main bench press on the same day or on a secondary upper body day. If used as a primary triceps hypertrophy exercise, it serves as the first triceps movement in a push session.

Wo im Training einsetzen

Perform after your primary bench press work or as the first exercise in a triceps-focused session. Never use close-grip bench as a warm-up before your primary bench press — the triceps fatigue it creates will compromise your heavy pressing performance. It belongs after the priority movement, not before.

Wie du dich steigerst

Add 5 lbs per session as a beginner; 2.5 lbs per week as an intermediate. The close-grip press often progresses nearly as fast as the regular bench press because the same neurological and structural adaptations drive both. When progress stalls, use pause reps or board press variations to overload the specific sticking point in the range of motion.

Variationen & Alternativen

Dumbbell Close-Grip Press

Press two dumbbells held together (touching) at the center of the chest. The pressing motion keeps the dumbbells in contact throughout — this contact forces constant pectoral adduction and triceps loading simultaneously. Less loading capacity than a barbell but excellent for inner chest and triceps co-development.

Close-Grip Floor Press

Perform close-grip pressing lying on the floor instead of a bench. The floor stops the descent at 90-degree elbow bend, eliminating the lower range of motion. This limits shoulder stress and focuses all loading on the triceps and mid-range pressing strength. Popular as a lockout-specific accessory for bench press competition preparation.

Smith Machine Close-Grip Press

Use a Smith machine to perform close-grip pressing. The guided bar path eliminates lateral stability demands, allowing complete focus on the elbow tuck and triceps contraction. Useful for lifters training without a spotter who want to work at near-failure safely on close-grip pressing, or for those rehabilitating shoulder issues that make free-bar pressing uncomfortable.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What muscles does the Langhantel-Bankdrücken Mit Engem Griff work?

The Langhantel-Bankdrücken Mit Engem Griff primarily targets your Trizeps. Secondary muscles worked include Brust, Schultern. This makes it an effective exercise for developing your upper arms.

What equipment do I need for the Langhantel-Bankdrücken Mit Engem Griff?

The Langhantel-Bankdrücken Mit Engem Griff requires langhantel. Make sure your equipment is properly set up and you have enough space to perform the movement with full range of motion.

How do I perform the Langhantel-Bankdrücken Mit Engem Griff with proper form?

Start by lege dich flach auf eine bank, füße flach auf dem boden und rücken gegen die bank gedrückt.. Greife die Langhantel mit engem Griff, etwas enger als schulterbreit. Hebe die Langhantel aus der Ablage und senke sie langsam zur Brust, die Ellenbogen nah am Körper haltend. Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion. See the full step-by-step instructions above for complete form guidance.

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