Dumbbell Close-Grip Press
Expert Advice
Keep the dumbbells close together throughout the press to emphasize triceps engagement over chest.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Hold the dumbbells close together above your chest with your palms facing each other.
- Lower the dumbbells towards your chest by bending your elbows.
- Press the dumbbells back up to the starting position, keeping them close together.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary

Triceps50%
Secondary


Shoulders25%

Chest25%
Equipment
Dumbbell

Exercise Type
Strength