# Close-Grip Bench Press

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/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](https://heatsy.app/ex/barbell-bench-press)

Body region: Chest, Arms, Shoulders

## Muscles

- Main: Triceps

## Equipment

- Barbell
- Flat Bench
- Squat Rack

## Technique

1. Lie on the bench and grip the bar about shoulder width.
2. Unrack the bar over your chest.
3. Lower it to the lower chest with elbows tucked close to the body.
4. 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.

## Variations

- [Incline Bench Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/incline-bench-press)
- [Incline Close-Grip Bench Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/incline-close-barbell-bench-press)