Exercise library / Close-Grip Bench Press
Compound · Horizontal push
Close-Grip Bench Press
Close-Grip Bench Press is a multi-joint horizontal press centered on the triceps. Set your shoulder blades back and down, lower under control to a comfortable stretch, and press away without letting your elbows flare wide. Your chest and shoulders assist throughout the movement.
Primary muscles
Triceps
Secondary muscles
Chest and Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Movement pattern
Horizontal push
Type
Compound (multi-joint)
Substitutions
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Parallel-Bar Dip
Also trains the triceps.
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Cable Triceps Pushdown
Also trains the triceps.
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Barbell Bench Press
Same horizontal push pattern · also trains the chest.
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