Equipmentsmith machine
Difficultyintermediate
tricepsupper arms
Smith Close-Grip Bench Press
The smith close-grip bench press is a compound exercise performed on a smith machine, targeting the triceps with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It involves pressing a barbell with a close grip, which increases triceps activation.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the bench with your feet flat on the ground.
- 2.Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
- 3.Lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 4.Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
chestshoulders
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