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smith close-grip bench press
smith close-grip bench press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the bench with your feet flat on the ground.
Step 2. Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
Step 3. Lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
Step 4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
triceps
Secondary muscles
chestshoulders
Primary body parts
triceps
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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