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Smith Machine Close Grip Bench Press
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Muscle group
- Arms
- Equipment
- Smith machine
How to do it
- 1Lie on a bench under the bar with a shoulder-width or narrower grip.
- 2Unrack the bar and position it over your lower chest.
- 3Lower the bar with elbows tucked close to your sides.
- 4Press the bar back up, focusing on triceps driving the lockout.
- 5Keep your wrists straight throughout the press.
Coaching cues
- Elbows tucked in
- Triceps drive the press
- Wrists stacked and straight
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