barbell lying close-grip press
barbell lying close-grip press — highlighted muscle: triceps

Muscles worked

triceps, chest, shoulders

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barbell lying close-grip press

Body part
upper arms
Equipment
barbell
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
chest

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.

  2. 2

    Grasp the barbell with a close grip, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing towards your feet.

  3. 3

    Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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