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Strength / Barbell
Close-Grip Bench Press
A bench press variation with a narrow grip that shifts the emphasis to the triceps.
Equipment
Barbell
Experience
intermediate
Movement
compound
Instructions
- 01
Lie on a flat bench and grip the barbell with hands shoulder-width apart.
- 02
Lower the bar to your lower chest keeping elbows close to your sides.
- 03
Press back up to full extension.
- 04
Repeat.
Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.
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