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Intermediate
Triceps

Smith Close-grip Bench Press

The Smith close-grip bench press is a strength exercise done on a Smith machine. It mainly works the muscles in the back of your arms, called the triceps. It also helps your chest and shoulder muscles. You push a bar up and down with your hands close together, which makes your triceps do most of the work.

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Smith Close-grip Bench Press demonstration

How to Perform

  1. 1Set the bench flat and sit on it with your feet flat on the floor.
  2. 2Hold the bar with your hands close together, just a little narrower than your shoulders.
  3. 3Slowly lower the bar down to your chest while keeping your elbows tucked near your sides.
  4. 4Stop for a short second at the bottom, then push the bar back up to where you started.
  5. 5Do this again for as many times as you need.

Exercise Info

Primary Muscles
Triceps
Secondary Muscles
Pectorals
Shoulders
Equipment
Smith machine
Difficulty
Intermediate

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