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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Triceps

Equipment Required

Dumbbells

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Chest, Shoulders

Exercise Description

The close grip dumbbell press builds tricep strength and size while hitting your chest and shoulders. It's perfect for adding arm mass and pushing power.

How To

1. Lie flat on a bench holding dumbbells with palms facing each other, arms extended above your chest 2. Keep the dumbbells close together throughout the entire close grip dumbbell press movement 3. Lower the weights slowly until they touch your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body 4. Press the dumbbells back up to starting position, squeezing your triceps at the top 5. Repeat for your desired reps, maintaining control throughout each close grip dumbbell press rep

Form Tips

• Keep your elbows tucked close to your sides during the close grip dumbbell press to target triceps better • Squeeze the dumbbells together throughout the movement to increase muscle activation • Lower the weights slowly for 2-3 seconds to maximize muscle building • Keep your feet flat on the floor and your back pressed against the bench for stability

Common Mistakes

• Letting your elbows flare out wide turns this into a chest exercise instead of a close grip dumbbell press • Bouncing the weights off your chest reduces effectiveness and can cause injury • Using weights that are too heavy compromises your close grip dumbbell press form and reduces tricep activation

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