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Close-Grip Bench Press

This is training information, not medical advice.

Close-Grip Bench Press starting positionClose-Grip Bench Press finishing positionDemo

Primary

Secondary

Equipment

Barbell · Bench

Difficulty

Intermediate

How to perform

  1. Lie on a bench and grip the bar roughly shoulder-width.
  2. Lower to the lower chest with elbows closer to the torso.
  3. Press up, focusing on triceps lockout.

Tips

  • Too narrow a grip can stress the wrists.
  • Keep the wrists stacked over the elbows.

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