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Triceps

Close-Grip Bench Press

CompoundIntermediate

How to do it

Lower to mid-chest with elbows ~45°, press back up over the shoulders.

Muscles

Primary

Triceps

Secondary

Chest, Front Delts

Steps to perform

  1. 1Lie on a bench and grip the bar shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Lower the bar to your lower chest, elbows tucked.
  3. 3Press up by extending your elbows.

Loads the wrists. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Barbell & plates
Flat bench
Squat rack / power cage

Alternatives

Diamond Push-Up

Triceps

Barbell Bench Press

Chest

Flat Dumbbell Bench Press

Chest

Machine Chest Press

Chest

Push-Up

Chest