The close-grip bench press is a bench press, so the main focus will be on the chest muscles. Thanks to the narrower grip, there is an increased recruitment of the triceps, which is why you'd want ...

However, from a safety perspective, the close grip bench press takes the upper hand. Note: In case you already have some shoulder issues, strictly avoid parallel bar dips.

Here's one exercise that will help you define those triceps. While the bench press is the most commonly performed to define chest, the close grip bench press isolates the muscles of your triceps.

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 ...

How to do it: Sit at a lat pulldown machine with palms facing you. Pull the bar toward your upper chest. How to do it: Sit on ...

Lower to Your Ribcage Eb says: Conventional bench presses have you lowering the bar to your lower chest, and you may be tempted to try to do that with the close-grip press. Don't.

The JM Press blends the skull crusher with a close-grip bench press, emphasizing triceps strength. Lie on a bench, feet grounded, holding the weights above your chest, then adjust your arms to a ...

One exercise that recruits the triceps in a big way is the close grip bench press. Here are some tips to perform this exercise: 1. Lie on your back, placing your hands out directly above your ...

The reverse grip bench press is performed with a wider, supinated, thumbs-out grip and has more horizontal travel than a standard bench press. Be sure to use a spotter or safety pins set to the ...