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Close-Grip Bench Press
Lie on a bench and grip the bar about shoulder-width apart over your chest. Keep your elbows closer to your sides as you lower the bar to your chest, then press it up using your triceps.
Close-Grip Bench Press
Lie on a bench and grip the bar about shoulder-width apart over your chest.
Keep your elbows closer to your sides as you lower the bar to your chest, then press it up using your triceps.
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Key points
- Keep your elbows close to your sides
- Focus on contracting your triceps
- Keep your wrists straight
Cautions
- Do not grip the bar too narrowly
- Keep your wrists straight
- Use safety bars or a spotter
MUSCLES
Main muscles
- Triceps
- Pectoralis major
- Anterior deltoid
Equipment: Barbell, bench, power rack
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