30+ Close Grip Barbell Bench Press Background. Lie flat on your back and grab the barbell above you with a grip about 12 inches apart. Off course, this compound exercise for.
Take a deep breath and allow your spotter to help you with the lift off in order to maintain tightness through your upper back.
A close grip bench press begins with the lifter lying prone on a weight bench. Besides simply being uncomfortable, gripping the barbell too narrow can result in two issues. Push barbell back up until arms are straight. Don't bench press with the thumbless grip.