barbell lying close-grip press
barbell lying close-grip press exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: barbell.
- Target muscle
- triceps
- Muscle group
- chest
- Body part
- upper arms
- Equipment
- barbell
Secondary muscles
chest, shoulders
How to perform
- Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
- Grasp the barbell with a close grip, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing towards your feet.
- Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
- Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.