Close Grip Chest Press Exercise Video

Exercise Instructions:

Setup for the close grip chest press by adjusting the rack height (if adjustable) and loading the weight you want to use on the barbell. Lay back on the bench with your feet firmly on the floor. Grip the bar with an overhand grip (palms facing your feet), hands around 12 inches apart. Take the barbell off the rack and hold it straight above your chest. Bend the elbows slightly to take the weight onto your chest/triceps. Slowly lower the bar to your middle chest. Pause, then slowly push the bar back to the starting position. Don't lock your elbows out! Repeat for desired reps.

Tips & Advice:

Focus on using your chest to move the weight, not your shoulders or triceps. Keep the rep timing slow and control the weight, especially when lowering.

More Barbell Chest Exercises:

1. Barbell Bench Press
2. Wide Grip Bench Press
3. Reverse Grip Bench Press
4. Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press
5. Guillotine Press
6. Incline Bench Press
7. Reverse Grip Incline Bench Press
8. Decline Bench Press
9. Floor Bench Press
10. Barbell Pullover And Press

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