Triceps · Barbell · Intermediate

How to do Barbell Lying Close-grip Press

The barbell lying close-grip press is a compound upper body exercise that primarily targets the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed lying on a bench, using a close grip on the barbell to increase triceps activation.

Barbell Lying Close-grip Press demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Chest and Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Barbell Lying Close-grip Press, step by step

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
  2. Grasp the barbell with a close grip, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing towards your feet.
  3. Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
  4. Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  5. Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Barbell Lying Close-grip Press works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your chest and shoulders.

Track Barbell Lying Close-grip Press in SPLYT

Barbell Lying Close-grip 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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