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Barbell Incline Close-Grip Press

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Muscles worked

High load
Triceps
Medium load
Chest and Delts · Front

Primary muscles

How to do it

Lie on incline bench. Grip barbell with close grip. Lower bar to upper chest. Press bar back to start.

Form cues

  • Set bench at incline
  • Grip barbell close
  • Lower bar to upper chest
  • Press bar up and slightly back

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

ShoulderElbowWrist

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.