Close Grip Bench Press
Primary Muscles
Triceps
Secondary Muscles
ChestFront Delts
Equipment
BarbellBench
Difficulty
Intermediate
How to Perform
- Lie on a bench and grip the bar with hands about shoulder-width apart.
- Unrack the bar and hold it above your chest.
- Lower the bar to your lower chest, keeping elbows close.
- Press back up, focusing on your triceps.
Pro Tips
- Keep your hands about shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your elbows close to your body.
- Focus on tricep activation.
Common Mistakes
- Gripping too narrow and straining wrists.
- Flaring your elbows out.
- Bouncing the bar off your chest.