Close-Grip Bench Press
Grip inside shoulder width, elbows close to the body; lower to the lower chest and press up.
How to do it
Setup
On the bench, grip shoulder-width or slightly inside, blades pinched, feet planted.
Steps
- Lower the bar to the lower chest, elbows brushing the body.
- Touch without bouncing.
- Press to lockout, finishing with the triceps.
Common mistakes
Grip too narrow: wrists fold; shoulder-width is close enough. Elbows flaring: keep them tucked along the ribs. Bar drifting toward the neck: it lands low and presses back up.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale on the press.
