Dumbbell Close-grip Press

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your back on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, your palms facing each other
  • 2Bend your elbows to lower the dumbbells towards your chest
  • 3Press the dumbbells back up to the starting position by extending your arms
  • 4Keep the dumbbells close together during the movement
  • 5Repeat this process for the desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the exercise
  • Avoid using a weight that's too heavy for you to handle safely
  • Focus on fully contracting your triceps at the top of the movement
  • Breathe out as you press the dumbbells up and inhale as you lower them

Dumbbell Close-grip Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs