Start by adding the close-grip bench press to your workouts as a supplement to the standard benching you already. Start with 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps, adding load as you progress.

5. Close grip bench Unlike the regular bench press, the close grip bench press places more emphasis on the triceps and shoulders. Both of these muscles are key for a strong bench press, but it’s ...

Benefits: The reverse-grip bench press is a novel way to train the upper chest. A Canadian study found that the reverse grip bench press increased upper pec activation by 30 percent compared to a ...

A small change in handling can separate a successful set from an unsuccessful set. Love them or hate them, here are a few grip-changes to throw into your workout. Reverse-grip bench press: When ...

12 August 2024 at 23:34 The close grip bench press is a core training staple that can build size and strength in your triceps and chest-but are you sure you're even doing the exercise correctly?