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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Triceps

Equipment Required

Barbell, Decline Bench

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Chest, Shoulders

Exercise Description

The decline close grip bench press builds bigger triceps and adds serious upper body pressing power. The decline angle lets you lift heavier while hitting your triceps harder.

How To

1. Set up on a decline bench with feet secured. Grab the barbell with hands 6-8 inches apart. 2. Unrack the weight and hold it over your chest with arms fully extended. 3. Lower the decline close grip bench press slowly, keeping elbows close to your sides. 4. Press the weight back up in a straight line, focusing on tricep contraction. 5. Complete your decline close grip bench press reps with controlled movement throughout.

Form Tips

• Keep your elbows tucked close to your body during the decline close grip bench press movement • Lower the bar to your lower chest, not your neck or upper chest area • Use a grip width that feels comfortable - too narrow can hurt your wrists • Keep your core tight and maintain contact with the decline close grip bench press setup

Common Mistakes

• Using a grip that's too narrow, which puts stress on your wrists and reduces power • Flaring elbows out wide during the decline close grip bench press, which shifts focus from triceps • Bouncing the bar off your chest instead of controlling the weight through the full range

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