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Close-Grip Bench Press

How to do it

  1. 1

    Lie on a bench and grip the bar about shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Unrack and keep elbows tucked close to your body.

  3. 3

    Lower the bar to your lower chest.

  4. 4

    Press back up, focusing on extending the elbows.

Common mistakes

  • Gripping so narrow that the wrists bend.
  • Flaring the elbows out.

Tips

  • The heaviest triceps exercise you can do — great for strength.
  • Shoulder-width grip is enough; hands touching is too close.

Alternatives

Diamond Push-Up

Bench Dip

Triceps Pushdown

Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Skull Crusher (EZ Bar)

Cable Overhead Triceps Extension

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