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Barbell Lying Close-grip Press

Expert Advice

Focus on keeping the elbows close to the body to emphasize triceps activation.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Lie on a flat bench with a barbell using a close grip.
  2. Lower the barbell to your chest while keeping your elbows close to your sides.
  3. Press the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Details

Primary
Triceps
Triceps50%
Secondary
Shoulders
Shoulders25%
Chest
Chest25%
50%Triceps25%Shoulders25%Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength