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Close-Grip Dumbbell Bench Press
A dumbbell bench press with dumbbells held together to increase triceps involvement.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- triceps brachii · anterior deltoid · pectoralis major
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Lie on a flat bench and hold two dumbbells together over your chest.
- Lower them to your chest keeping elbows close.
- Press back up.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Press the dumbbells together throughout the movement.
- Keep elbows tucked.