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Larsen Close-Grip Bench Press

Powerlifting

Lie on a flat bench with the legs extended and lifted; grip the bar narrower than shoulder width. Keep the legs raised, lower the bar to the chest, and press up with the elbows close to the torso.

Body part
Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Level
★★★☆☆ (Intermediate)
Larsen Close-Grip Bench Press — Start position

Larsen Close-Grip Bench Press

Larsen Close-Grip Bench Press — Start position
01|Start position

Lie on a flat bench with the legs extended and lifted; grip the bar narrower than shoulder width.

Larsen Close-Grip Bench Press — Movement
02|Movement

Keep the legs raised, lower the bar to the chest, and press up with the elbows close to the torso.

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Key points

  • Keep the legs extended off the floor
  • Use a grip narrower than shoulder width
  • Keep the elbows near the torso

Cautions

  • Don't use the feet to generate momentum
  • Keep the wrists aligned
  • Don't drop the bar quickly

MUSCLES

Main muscles

  • Pectoralis major
  • Triceps brachii
  • Anterior deltoid

Equipment: Barbell, flat bench

Larsen Close-Grip Bench Press — Main muscles

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