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Barbell lying close-grip press

Intermediate

Barbell lying close-grip press is a compound barbell exercise for the triceps, also working the chest and front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

ChestFront delts

Equipment
Barbell
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
3 min

How to do it

  1. 1Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
  2. 2Grasp the barbell with a close grip, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing towards your feet.
  3. 3Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
  4. 4Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  5. 5Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell close-grip pressDumbbell
  • Ez barbell decline close grip face pressEZ bar
  • Barbell decline close grip to skull pressBarbell
  • Barbell incline reverse-grip pressBarbell
  • Triceps pressBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Triceps pressBodyweight
  • Dumbbell close-grip pressDumbbell
  • Dumbbell lying elbow pressDumbbell

Harder variations

  • Stalder pressBodyweight
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