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Tight bench press Background

Description

Close bench press on the multi press is a controlled exercise to train mainly the chest, but also the triceps and front shoulder.
Exercise

Tight bench press

Type: Bilateral Rest: 150s Equipment: Bank, Multipresse

Tutorial

  1. 1
    Lie on the weight bench. Anchor your feet firmly to the floor. Grasp the bar of the Smith machine slightly less than shoulder width. Palms facing your feet.
  2. 2
    Place the bar at chest height with your elbows close to your upper body.
  3. 3
    Stretch almost, but not completely, to protect the elbow joints. Push the bar up as you exhale. Hold the position for one second
  4. 4
    Lower the bar in a controlled manner until it rests on your chest again and you are in the starting position. Breathe in as you do so.
  5. 5
    One repetition has now been completed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.
Tip
Keep your wrist straight and do not bend too much. Concentrate on pushing the bar out more from the chest and less from the triceps.

Muscle groups

Primary
  • Chest
Secondary
  • Triceps
  • Shoulder (front)
Tertiary

Equipment

  • Bench
  • Smith machine

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