Barbell Incline Close-Grip Bench Press
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Equipment
The barbell incline close-grip bench press primarily targets the upper chest muscles and triceps. It is beneficial for building strength and mass in these areas, while engaging the shoulders as stabilizers. The closer grip shifts the focus more onto the triceps compared to a traditional bench press.
How to do it
- Set the bench to an incline angle and lie back with feet flat on the floor.
- Hold the barbell with a close grip, positioning hands around shoulder-width apart.
- Inhale and lower the barbell to your upper chest, keeping elbows close to the body.
- Exhale and press the barbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for desired reps, maintaining controlled movements.
Muscles worked
Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Triceps Brachii
Secondary Deltoid Anterior
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