Barbell Incline Close Grip Bench Press

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Instructions:

  • 1Sit down on an incline bench with a barbell in your hands at shoulder width
  • 2Lower the barbell to your chest in a controlled manner
  • 3Press the barbell back up to the starting position without locking your elbows
  • 4Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement
  • 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Always keep your back firmly against the bench
  • Avoid lifting too heavy to keep the form of the exercise
  • Exhale while pushing the barbell up, inhale when lowering it down
  • Do not lock your elbows at the top of the movement to keep tension on the muscles

Barbell Incline Close Grip Bench Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs