Barbell Close Grip Press

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie down on a bench with your back supported, knees bent, and feet on the floor.
  • 2Hold a barbell over your chest with your hands placed close, palms facing forward, and arms folded at your sides.
  • 3Raise the barbell while extending your arms.
  • 4As your arms become straight, slowly return to the initial position and repeat.

Tips:

  • Keep your wrists straight.
  • Keep your elbows close to your torso and dipped under the bench during starting position.
  • Maintain a natural breathing pattern.

Barbell Close Grip Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs