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  1. This Tricep Exercise is a Version of the Close Grip Bench Press that uses a Smith Machine to Ensure Proper Range of Motion
  2. Exercise Summary

Smith Machine Close Grip Bench Press

This Tricep Exercise is a Version of the Close Grip Bench Press that uses a Smith Machine to Ensure Proper Range of Motion

Welcome to our Smith Machine Close Grip Bench Press Exercise Instruction Guide! 

On this page you’ll learn how to do this version of the Close Grip Bench Press using the correct technique. Below you’ll find pictures, exercise instructions, and tips on how to get the most out of this and other Tricep Exercises so you can immediately add to your Arm Workouts.


Have you checked out our list of the Best Tricep Exercises yet? See if this Tricep Exercise made the list.


Exercise Summary

Exercise Name: Smith Machine Close Grip Bench Press
Main Muscle: Triceps
Secondary Muscle(s): Chest, Deltoids
Exercise Type: Push, Compound
Equipment Required: *Smith Machine, Barbell, Bench

*This tricep exercise is pictured on a smith machine, however you can also perform the exercise on a standard weight bench with a barbell.

Exercise Description and Instruction:

This Weight Training Exercise is one of the best tricep exercises because it is one of the few compound tricep exercises. It is a version of the Close Grip Bench Bench Press that uses a Smith Machine to ensure proper range of motion.

To Perform This Exercise:

  1. Place a flat bench in the middle of a Smith Machine.
  2. Using a close grip (about 6 inches apart) unlatch the bar and slowly lower it towards your chest.
  3. Pause just before the bar hits your chest and raise the bar by extending your arms to the staring position.

Tips:

  1. Keep your elbows closs to your body throughout the exercise.

Additional Tricep Exercises and Variations:

Check out some of our other popular Arm Exercises and Variations:

  • Close Grip Bench Press
  • Skull Crushers
  • Tricep Pushdown
  • Tricep Kickback
  • Triceps Extension
  • Tricep Dips

Now that you’ve seen the Close Grip Bench Press, check out all of our different Tricep Exercises. 

Final Related Pages:

Or, check out these other pages of interest:

  • Weight Training Exercises Main Page
  • Tricep Exercises Main Page 
  • Tricep Workouts and Bicep Workouts
  • Best Tricep Exercises
  • Barbell Exercises / Body Weight Exercises / Cable Exercises / Dumbbell Exercises

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