Close-Grip Bench Press
Also known as: Narrow-Grip Bench Press, CGBP, Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press, Triceps Bench Press, Close-Grip BB Bench Press, CG Bench Press
Variation of: Barbell Bench Press
Body region
Muscles
Main
Equipment
Technique
- Lie on the bench and grip the bar about shoulder width.
- Unrack the bar over your chest.
- Lower it to the lower chest with elbows tucked close to the body.
- Press up until your arms are straight.
Cues
- Keep the elbows tucked and the shoulder blades pulled back and down.
- Keep the wrists stacked over the elbows.
Common mistakes
- Gripping so narrow that the wrists hurt.
- Flaring the elbows.
- Bouncing the bar off the chest.
- Pressing heavy without a spotter or safety arms.