Smith Close-grip Bench Press

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

Smith Close-grip Bench Press exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Smith Close-grip Bench Press

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

  1. 1Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the bench with your feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Smith Close-grip Bench Press Muscles Worked

Primary

triceps

Secondary

chestshoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
smith machine
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Main

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