For bench pressers, that means the triceps—and to put even more emphasis on the tris, the close-grip bench press is the go-to exercise. The question is, what actually qualifies as close-grip?

For bench pressers, that means the triceps—and to put even more emphasis on the tris, the close-grip bench press is the go-to exercise. The question is, what actually qualifies as close-grip?

Position a barbell on two equal standards of a bench press station ... Grasp barbell with a closed pronated narrow grip, hands should be 10 to 12 inches apart. Lift the barbell off the standards ...

While the bench press is the most commonly performed to define chest, the close grip bench press isolates the muscles of your triceps. To reduce the risk of injury and to get the most out of this ...

The close grip bench press is a core training staple that can build size and strength in your triceps and chest-but are you sure you're even doing the exercise correctly? How to Nail a Close Grip ...