Smith Close-Grip Bench Press
- Body part
- Upper arms
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Equipment
- Sports fields
How to perform it
Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the bench with your feet flat on the ground. Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart. Lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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