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Animated demonstration of the barbell incline close grip bench press exercise, targeting the Triceps using Barbell.

barbell incline close grip bench press

Body part
Upper arms
Equipment
Barbell
Target muscle
Triceps
Secondary muscles
chestshoulders

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.

  2. Step 2: Lie down on the bench with your feet flat on the ground.

  3. Step 3: Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.

  4. Step 4: Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.

  5. Step 5: Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.

  6. Step 6: Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.

  7. Step 7: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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