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Barbell Close Grip Bench Press

Lay flat on the bench with your feet on the ground. With a narrow grip on the bar, straighten your arms Lower the bar to your lower-mid chest Slowly raise the bar until you've locked your elbows.

Category

strength

Difficulty

intermediate

Equipment

barbell

Primary muscle

triceps

Muscles

Muscles worked

triceps
Equipment

Setup

barbell
Common questions

Good to know.

What muscles does the Barbell Close Grip Bench Press work?

The Barbell Close Grip Bench Press works triceps.

What equipment do you need for the Barbell Close Grip Bench Press?

You need barbell.

Is the Barbell Close Grip Bench Press good for beginners?

It sits at intermediate. Get comfortable with the basics first.

How do I add the Barbell Close Grip Bench Press to a workout?

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