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Exercise: BB Close Grip Bench Press

person doing BB Close Grip Bench Press
person doing BB Close Grip Bench Press

Primary Muscles:

Secondary Muscles:

  • Abdominals
  • Gluteals

Body Area:

  • Arms
  • Chest
  • Shoulders

Movement Type:

  • Horizontal Press

Equipment:

Training Category:

  • Resistance

Proper Steps: 

Lie on the bench with 3 points of contact: Glutes, ‘Packed’ Shoulder blades, and head 
Grab the bar with your hands slightly inside shoulder width 
With a natural arch in your low back, brace your core
Lower the bar to your chest with control, keeping the elbows BELOW shoulder height 
With both feet flat on the floor, drive them into the ground as if trying to slide up the bench 
Press the weight forward, locking out with the bar above your chin