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Strength exercise

Barbell Close Grip Bench Press

How to do it

  1. Position yourself with proper grip and stance.
  2. Brace your core and set your shoulder blades.
  3. Press the weight in a controlled motion.
  4. Fully extend without locking out aggressively.
  5. Lower the weight back with control.
  6. Maintain proper form throughout all repetitions.

Muscles worked

ChestMuscles located in the front of the upper body, primarily responsible for pushing movements. All Chest exercises
Triceps BrachiiThree-headed muscle at the back of the upper arm responsible for elbow extension. All Triceps Brachii exercises
Forearm FlexorsGroup of muscles on the inner forearm responsible for wrist flexion and grip strength. All Forearm Flexors exercises

Related Chest exercises

Barbell Wide Grip Bench PressDumbbell Bench Press (Neutral Grip)Push-up (Close Grip)Push-up (Wide Grip)Reverse Grip Bench PressSmith Machine Close Grip Bench Press
Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell, Weight Plates, Flat Bench
Primary muscles
Chest, Triceps Brachii, Forearm Flexors
Measured in
Reps and weight