Intermediate
BARBELL LYING CLOSE-GRIP PRESS
Upper arms
Body Part
Triceps
Target Muscle
Barbell
Equipment
Intermediate
Difficulty
Target Muscles
Triceps
Views
1
Est. Calories/min
5.00
How To Perform
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Step:1 Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
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Step:2 Grasp the barbell with a close grip, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing towards your feet.
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Step:3 Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
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Step:4 Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
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Step:5 Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.
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Step:6 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Quick Tips
- Warm up properly before starting
- Maintain proper form throughout
- Control the negative (eccentric) phase
- Breathe out during the effort phase
- Rest 60–90 seconds between sets
Rest Timer
01:00
