CLOSE GRIP BENCH PRESS

This is a chest and elbow extensor strengthening exercise that can be completed with a barbell or dumbbell. Hold the weight with both arms and lie down on your back on a bench. Keep the arms tucked in close to your torso and keep the wrist stacked directly above the elbow (forearm should always be vertical to the floor). Press upwards so that your hands end up above the shoulders. Lower the weight back down to mid torso level.

Muscles Involved:

• Pectoralis Major

• Triceps Brachii

• Anterior Deltoid

Related Conditions:

• Triceps Tendinitis / Tendinopathy

• Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

• Olecranon Bursitis

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