Target Triceps and Chest with Close Grip Press

Close Grip Press

Rep Range

20-30

Hints

While lying on the floor, hold dumbbells directly above the chest with palms facing each other and dumbbells touching. Keeping them connected, lower to the chest and then press back up.

Common Mistakes

Avoid letting the elbows flare out. Ensure control throughout, avoiding any momentum.

Breathing

Inhale as you lower the weights; exhale when pressing back up.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Middle Chest, Triceps

Secondary Muscles

Upper Chest, Lower Chest, Shoulders, Serratus Anterior

Tertiary Muscles

Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae