CLOSE-GRIP BENCH PRESS GUIDE | Form, Benefits, and Mistakes

The close-grip bench press is one of my favorite exercises for overloading the triceps while building pressing strength.

Outside of triceps growth, I also like how the close-grip bench press can have carryover to both your bench press and overhead press.

If you're new to the close-grip bench press then I'd suggest making sure your form is on lock to get the most out of this exercise.

0:00 How To Close Grip Bench Press
2:09 Close-Grip Bench Press BENEFITS
4:01 Close-Grip Bench Press MISTAKES
5:45 Closing Thoughts

In this context of creating carry-over to your other lifts, the close-grip bench press can be a useful tool for improving overall lockout strength.

Plus, I find the close-grip bench press to be an awesome bench press variation to give you exposure to horizontal pressing without needing to be super dialed with your barbell bench press.

The close-grip bench press can work really well as a main compound in your workout or as an accessory, it's really the dealer's choice.

If you have additional questions about the close-grip bench press, drop a comment below or reach out to me via Instagram!

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[andresamell]

Big fan of the cg bench press here! Loving the edits, Jake!

[Craigbarnes]

The using no clips tip when training alone with no safeties is a good one that very few people seem to know about.

[NoFate]

love a multi grip bar for Close grip bench press (kinda dumbs it down)

[kozmo]

Wild! Today is my close grip work day and I just sat down to eat lunch and bam you uploaded this. Haha crazy