- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Front Delt, Chest
- Equipment
- Barbell & plates, squat rack or power cage, bench
How to do it
- Lie on the bench and grip the bar about shoulder-width apart.
- Lower it to your lower chest, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- Press it back up until your arms are straight.
Common mistakes
- Gripping so narrow your wrists bend.
- Flaring your elbows out.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Close-Grip Bench Press into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.