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Dumbbell Close-Grip Press

Expert Advice

Keep the dumbbells close together throughout the press to emphasize triceps engagement over chest.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Lie on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Hold the dumbbells close together above your chest with your palms facing each other.
  3. Lower the dumbbells towards your chest by bending your elbows.
  4. Press the dumbbells back up to the starting position, keeping them close together.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Details

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