Library / Triceps
Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press
Barbell · Horizontal Push · Compound
TricepsChest Anterior Deltoid
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Triceps, Chest
- Secondary muscles
- Anterior Deltoid
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal Push (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Working rep range
- 6-10 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 120 seconds rest
- Intensity & MET
- High (6.5 MET)
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Grip the bar at exact shoulder width (avoid going too narrow, which strains the wrists).
- Keep your elbows tucked close to your ribs as you lower the bar to your lower sternum.
- Drive powerfully to full elbow lockout.
Joint & safety considerations
Filtered for Wrist sensitivity. When you flag wrist sensitivity in your WorkoutCard training brief, the AI programme generator automatically substitutes a lower-stress alternative from the relations table below.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Floor Press | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Resistance Band Accommodating Push-Up | Bands swap | Bands |
| Single-Arm or Double Kettlebell Floor Press | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
| Assisted Dip or Seated Dip Machine | Machine swap | Machine |
| Close-Grip Tricep Push-Up | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Barbell Floor Press | Same movement pattern | Barbell |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.