Main muscle
Supporting
Intermediate
Close-grip bench press
The bench press with your hands closer together, for heavy triceps work.
- Works
- TricepsChestFront shoulders
- Equipment
- Barbell + Bench
How to do it
- 1Lie on the bench with your eyes under the bar and grip it with your hands about shoulder width apart.
- 2Unrack and lower the bar to your lower chest with your elbows close to your body.
- 3Press it back up over your shoulders.
- 4Keep your wrists straight over your elbows.
Coach's tips
- Always use a spotter or safety arms when you go heavy.
Barbell + Bench taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.