dumbbell close-grip press
dumbbell close-grip press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Sit on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
Step 2
Using your thighs to help raise the dumbbells, lift the dumbbells one at a time so that you can hold them in front of you at shoulder width.
Step 3
Once at shoulder width, rotate your wrists forward so that the palms of your hands are facing away from you. This will be your starting position.
Step 4
As you breathe in, slowly lower the dumbbells to your side until they are about level with your chest.
Step 5
As you exhale, use your triceps to lift the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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