The Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press is a compound exercise that primarily targets the triceps, while also engaging the chest and shoulders. Similar to the traditional bench press, this variation involves gripping the barbell with hands closer together than shoulder-width apart. This narrower grip places greater emphasis on the triceps muscles during the pressing motion, helping to improve upper body strength and definition. Close-Grip Barbell Bench Presses are effective for building triceps strength, enhancing lockout power in pressing movements, and promoting balanced muscle development across the chest and shoulders.
