Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press
Expert Advice
Keep your elbows close to your body to maximize triceps engagement and minimize shoulder strain.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie on a flat bench with your feet flat on the ground.
- Grip the barbell with hands about shoulder-width apart.
- Unrack the barbell and hold it straight over your chest with arms fully extended.
- Inhale and lower the bar slowly towards the lower part of your chest.
- Exhale and push the bar back to the starting position by extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Triceps60%
Secondary
Shoulders20%
Chest20%
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
