How to do it
Keep your wrists straight and stacked over your forearms throughout.
- 1
Lie on a bench with your feet in the air, similar to the Larsen Press position.
- 2
Grip the barbell with hands closer than shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Lower the barbell towards the lower part of your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 4
Press the barbell back to the starting position, focusing on using your triceps.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on keeping your triceps engaged throughout the movement to maximize the effectiveness of the close grip.
Common mistakes
- ✕Gripping the bar at shoulder width or wider
- ✕Lowering the bar toward the upper chest
- ✕Letting the feet touch the bench mid-set