Incline Close-Grip / Bench Presses
- On the incline bench, lay down and ensure that your back is in a fixed, non-arching, position.
- Firmly take hold of the barbell at a slightly-less-than-shoulder-width grip. Remember, you’ll be working with less weight than a standard, flat bench press.
- Lower the bar down towards your nipple line and allow the barbell to drop no farther than one inch from your chest.
- Drive the weight back upwards using a combination of triceps and chest strength.
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Incline close-grip / bench presses is a gym work out exercise that targets chest and triceps and also involves shoulders. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Single / one arm / floor glute bridge press, kneeling kettlebell press and resistance band chest press are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as incline close-grip / bench presses. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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