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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Triceps

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Chest, Shoulders

Exercise Description

The close grip bench press builds bigger, stronger triceps while adding mass to your chest. It's the best compound movement for tricep strength and size.

How To

1. Lie on the bench and grip the barbell with hands about shoulder-width apart or slightly closer 2. Unrack the weight and position it over your chest with arms fully extended 3. Lower the close grip bench press slowly to your chest, keeping elbows close to your body 4. Press the weight back up by extending your arms, focusing on squeezing your triceps 5. Complete your reps with the close grip bench press, maintaining control throughout the movement

Form Tips

• Keep your elbows tucked close to your sides during the close grip bench press to maximize tricep activation • Don't grip too narrow - shoulder-width or slightly closer prevents wrist strain • Lower the bar to your lower chest, not your neck • Keep your core tight and feet planted firmly on the floor

Common Mistakes

• Gripping the bar too narrow causes wrist pain and reduces power in your close grip bench press • Flaring elbows wide turns this into a regular bench press and misses the tricep focus • Bouncing the bar off your chest during the close grip bench press can cause injury

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