Barbell Lying Close-grip Press

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

Barbell Lying Close-grip Press exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Lying Close-grip Press

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Lying Close-grip 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, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing towards your feet.
  3. 3Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
  4. 4Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  5. 5Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Lying Close-grip Press Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

chestshoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Extended

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