Close-grip One Dumbbell Press
Expert Advice
Keep your wrists straight and elbows close to your body to maximize triceps engagement and reduce the risk of injury.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie on a flat bench with a dumbbell in one hand.
- Hold the dumbbell with both hands under the inner plate, at chest level.
- Press the dumbbell straight up over your chest, extending your arms fully.
- Lower the dumbbell slowly back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Details
Primary

Triceps60%
Secondary


Shoulders20%

Chest20%
Equipment
Dumbbell

Exercise Type
Strength