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Smith machine close-grip press

A compound exercise for the triceps, with help from the chest, front delts. Equipment: smith machine and flat bench.

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WorksTricepsChestFront delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Bench under the bar, hands shoulder width.
  2. Lower to the bottom of the chest, elbows tucked
  3. Press to lockout

Muscles worked

Smith machine close-grip press: 3D figure mid-rep with the triceps highlighted

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