Tricep Press
Description
The close grip press is considered to be one of the best ways to add lean mass to your triceps because if they’re done with enough weight, they recruit all 3 heads of the triceps. The close grip press is also an excellent movement to perform immediately after reaching failure on a set of lying triceps extensions with an easy-curl bar. Super-setting the two movements would be classed as the pre-exhaustion method and is effective in bringing the muscle to complete failure.
Video
The Close Grip Press Demonstration Video Is Coming Soon!
Execution
- Lie with your back flat atop the bench and grasp the barbell using an open hand grip. Your hands should be positioned between 6-12 inches apart - whatever is most comfortable.
- Lift the barbell of the rack and hold it with your arms extended. This is the starting position for the exercise.
- Inhale and at a controlled speed, lower the barbell down to a position approximately 4-6 inches from the lower chest. The elbows should be right alongside of the rib cage.
- Exhale and drive the barbell back up to starting position by extending your arms. Keep your elbows facing downwards (towards legs) throughout the movement.
- Repeat until the desired number of repetitions are completed.
Variations
Performing the close grip press using an underhand grip is also a great way to target the triceps.
