Close-Grip Bench Press
Close-Grip Bench Press is a barbell push exercise for the triceps, and it also works the shoulders. If you cannot do it, Smith Machine Close-Grip Press or JM Press are good swaps.
Muscles worked
Triceps · main
Shoulders
How to do it
- Lie as for a bench press, hands shoulder-width apart rather than closer.
- Unrack and hold the bar over your lower chest with straight arms.
- Lower the bar to your lower chest with your elbows tucked close to your sides.
- Press up by straightening your elbows, keeping them tucked in.
Watch out: Gripping too narrow, which strains your wrists; shoulder width is enough.
Alternatives
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