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Triceps, Chest
Close-Grip Bench Press
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Target
Triceps, Chest
Category
Upper body · Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Sets
3
Reps
6-10
Execution
How to perform
Use a close grip and press while keeping the elbows controlled.
Technique
Key form tips
- 1Use a close grip and press while keeping the elbows controlled
- 2Keep each repetition controlled and maintain tension through Triceps, Chest.
- 3Use a range of motion you can control without changing your setup.
Avoid
Common mistakes
- 1Using momentum or rushing the lowering phase.
- 2Letting the working position change as fatigue builds.
- 3Losing tension through Triceps, Chest to force extra repetitions.