
barbell lying close-grip press
- Body part
- upper arms
- Equipment
- barbell
- Target muscle
- triceps
- Muscle group
- chest
How to perform it
- 1
Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
- 2
Grasp the barbell with a close grip, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing towards your feet.
- 3
Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
- 4
Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 5
Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.







