Triceps · Barbell · Intermediate
How to do Barbell Incline Close Grip Bench Press
The barbell incline close grip bench press is a compound upper body exercise that primarily targets the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed on an incline bench using a barbell with a close grip to maximize triceps activation.
How to do Barbell Incline Close Grip Bench Press, step by step
- Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
- Lie down on the bench with your feet flat on the ground.
- Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
- Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
- Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Barbell Incline Close Grip Bench Press works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your chest and shoulders.
Variations
Barbell Incline Close Grip Bench Press is a variation of Barbell Incline Bench Press.
Track Barbell Incline Close Grip Bench Press in SPLYT
Barbell Incline Close Grip Bench Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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