TricepsBarbellintermediate
Close-grip bench press
Secondary: Chest, Shoulders
Strength
4–6
reps · long rest
Hypertrophy
6–10
reps · 60–90s rest
Endurance
10–12
reps · short rest
Form cues
- Hands just inside shoulder width — not touching.
- Elbows closer to the torso than a wide bench.
- Lower to the lower chest and press without bouncing.
Common mistakes
- Grip so close the wrists collapse
- Flaring like a wide bench