Smith Close-Grip Bench Press
This version of a Bench Press uses a close grip to isolate the triceps as well as working the chest.
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Muscle groups
- Arms
- Primary muscles
- Triceps
- Secondary muscles
- Chest
How to perform this exercise
- Place a flat bench in the middle of a Smith Machine.
- Using a close grip (about 6 inches apart) unlatch the bar and lower it towards your chest.
- Pause just before the bar hits your chest and raise the bar by extending your arms to the starting position.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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