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Dumbbell Press (Close-Grip) - Dumbbell

Equipment:Dumbbell
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Triceps

Secondary

Chest, Shoulders

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie flat on bench, hold dumbbell in each hand.

  2. 2

    Position dumbbells over chest, palms facing each other (neutral grip), dumbbells touching.

  3. 3

    Keep dumbbells touching throughout movement.

  4. 4

    Lower dumbbells towards chest by bending elbows.

  5. 5

    Keep elbows tucked close to body.

  6. 6

    Pause briefly.

  7. 7

    Press dumbbells back up to start, squeezing triceps.

  8. 8

    Repeat.