CLOSE GRIP BENCH

BRING IT IN TIGHT

Close Grip Bench

We love throwing in extra chest and arm volume throughout the week to supplement progress in the  bench press and overhead press.  

One of our favorites is the close grip bench press.  If our normal bench press grip is right around shoulder width, our close grip bench grip width should be just inside of shoulder width.  

Here are a few points of performance. 

1. Retract your shoulder blades together behind you throughout the entire rep.

2. Keep your arms at about a 45 degree angle to your body.  Don’t let your elbows flare out too far.

3.  Keep your feet planted on the ground, just behind your knees.

As far as programming the lift as an accessory, try to throw it in once a week for about 3 sets of 8-10 at about 80% of your bench press weight.  Watch your progress continue!