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Bench Press (Close-Grip) - Smith Machine

Equipment:Machine
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Triceps

Secondary

Chest, Shoulders

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Position flat bench under Smith bar.

  2. 2

    Adjust bar height.

  3. 3

    Lie back, grip bar close overhand (shoulder-width or less).

  4. 4

    Unrack bar, hold over chest, arms extended.

  5. 5

    Inhale, lower bar slowly to mid-chest.

  6. 6

    Keep elbows tucked close.

  7. 7

    Pause.

  8. 8

    Exhale, press bar back up using triceps.

  9. 9

    Repeat. Rack bar safely.