Close Grip Bench Press for Big Triceps

Close grip bench press, possibly the best tricep building exercise! Jeff Behar of MuscleMagFitness.com shows you how to do a close grip bench press using strict technique.

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[Musclemagfitness]

@henrycruz575 I have same issue and it is holding my tricep growth back. For me, close grip bench is something i need to avoid when I feel the tendonitis acting up. Most other exercises I can bear, although reverse extensions also hurt when flare ups occur.You need to experiment and see what hurts less., back up when it occurs, and dont forget to ice down ans use the anti inflammatories when you are forced to.

[SmokeSumOG]

@Musclemagfitness i got a question when ever i try this exercise i dont feel anything on my triceps is it normal or am i suppose to feel a burn or something

[Musclemagfitness]

@SmokeSumOG Lower weight to chest with elbows close to body. Push barbell back up until arms are straight while squeezing the triceps hard, as you extend the arms. It is also an exercise that works best (for mass gaining) when going heavy

[Musclemagfitness]

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[thrashmetal1029]

why should you use the false grip?

[Musclemagfitness]

@mike345milk67. I have been lifting for over 30 years and never once had an issue with the false grip, however your point is well taken, as there are many people with horrible form, or who can not control the weight properly, or have poor wrist control, or weak wrists, so for those reasons people should not try the false grip without a good spotter that pays attention and can lift the weight

[SmokeSumOG]

Do I lock my elbows

[StokedBeastMotoDr]

does this work your inner chest good also?

[Musclemagfitness]

@WhatElseExceptNature do 4 different exercise 3 to 4 sets. vary grips and exercises to engage different parts of the tricep heads. Close grip is a good mass builder, as are heavy lying ex curl extensions. I also like reverse movements for the lower head. Always squeeze and hold for a deep contraction.

[henrycruz575]

@Musclemagfitness ..what are good tricep exercises if you currently have tendinitis?

[WhatElseExceptNature]

@Musclemagfitness So wait do I do triceps pulldown or bench press (close grip) or triceps overhead extension? Currently for triceps, I am doing triceps pulldown and tricep over head extension, a total of 8 sets. What do you recommend is better? Close grip bench press?

[keeshond5]

@ITalkToRocks harder for close grip because your chest is stronger than your triceps are and close grip focuses more on tricep