Exercise Description: Close Grip Bench Press

Specs: Muscles Worked: The primary muscles worked during close grip bench presses are the Triceps. Secondarily are the Shoulders, Chest, and Forearms.

Instructions: 1) Lie on back with head underneath bar, eyes aligned with bar, and feet flat on floor. 2) Position hands on bar shoulder width to slightly closer than shoulder width apart. 3) Start position: Lift bar off rack with bar directly over head. 4) Lower bar to chest at the nipple-line keeping elbows pointing forward throughout movement. 5) Press bar up to starting position. 6) Remember to keep both feet flat on the floor at all times and keep the lower back in a neutral position. Hyperextension or arching of the back may cause injury. Never lock out elbows. Do not allow bar to bounce off chest.