Muscle Area
Front
Back
Primary Muscles
Triceps
Secondary Muscles
Chest
Shoulders
Exercise Description
Starting Position
1. Lie on a bench with your feet firmly planted on the floor.
2. Grip the barbell with your hands closer together than shoulder-width apart.
3. Keep your elbows close to your body and position the barbell above your chest.
During the Exercise
1. Lower the barbell slowly to the middle of your chest.
2. Use your triceps and chest muscles to push the barbell back up.
Breathing Tips
Inhale as you lower the barbell, and exhale as you press it back up.
Video Guide
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Close-Grip Dumbbell Press
Dumbbell Bench Press
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Back routine including '1CT Close-Grip Bench Press'
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