Barbell Close-grip Bench Press

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Learn how to do the Barbell Close-grip Bench Press with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Chest, Shoulders.

Barbell Close-grip Bench Press exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Close-grip Bench Press

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Close-grip Bench Press with correct form:

  1. 1Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
  2. 2Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  4. 4Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
  5. 5Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Close-grip Bench Press Muscles Worked

Primary

triceps

Secondary

chestshoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Main

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