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Close-grip bench press: how to do it with good form

The close-grip bench press shifts more of the work to the triceps and builds a stronger bench press.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Lie on the bench and grip the bar slightly narrower than shoulder-width.

  2. 2

    Unrack the bar and hold it above your chest.

  3. 3

    Lower the bar to your lower chest, elbows close to your body.

  4. 4

    Press up until your arms are straight.

Common mistakes

  • A grip so narrow it strains the wrists.
  • Elbows flaring out to the sides.
  • Bouncing the bar off the chest.

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