Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press

Arms · Barbell · Beginner

How to do it

1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
2. Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
3. Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
4. Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
5. Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary: Triceps
Secondary: Chest, Shoulders

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