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Barbell Lying Close-grip Press

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Triceps accessibility Upper Arms
Chest Shoulders

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

7.3

Force

push

Barbell Lying Close-grip Press is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Chest and Shoulders.

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1

Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.

2

Grasp the barbell with a close grip, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing towards your feet.

3

Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.

4

Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.

5

Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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