Close-grip Barbell Bench Press
- Primary muscles
- Chest, Triceps
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal Push
Steps
- 1 Lie on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor.
- 2 Grip the barbell with a close overhand grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart, and unrack it directly over your chest with arms extended.
- 3 Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
- 4 Press the barbell back up to the starting position by extending your arms fully.
