Strength exercise

Smith Machine Close Grip Bench Press

How to do it

Lie on a flat bench under the Smith machine bar and grip it with hands just inside shoulder width.
Unrack the bar and hold it directly over the chest with the wrists locked and forearms vertical.
Lower the bar with control to the lower chest, keeping the elbows tracking close to the torso rather than flaring out.
Press the bar back up along the fixed path, emphasizing the triceps and forearm flexors that stabilize the narrow grip.
Exhale through the press and inhale on the way down, keeping the tempo controlled.
Keep the elbows tucked throughout the rep; a common fault is letting them drift outward, which shifts the close grip emphasis away from the triceps.

TricepsMuscles located at the back of the upper arm, responsible for extending the elbow. All Triceps exercises

ChestMuscles located in the front of the upper body, primarily responsible for pushing movements. All Chest exercises

Forearm FlexorsGroup of muscles on the inner forearm responsible for wrist flexion and grip strength. All Forearm Flexors exercises