Close-Grip Bench Press

Starting position

• Lie flat on the bench, grip about shoulder-width.
• Shoulder blades together, feet planted.

Execution

• Lower the bar to the lower chest, elbows close to the body.
• Press up until the arms are straight.

Common mistakes

• Grip too narrow: strains the wrists.
• Elbows flaring out.
• Bouncing the bar.