Triceps Builder: Close Grip Bench Presses

Everybody wants bigger arms. And while many spend a ton of time trying to build their biceps, to have big arms, the amount of time you spend on your triceps should DOUBLE your triceps time.

I love love love Pull Ups and Dips as primary upper body movements. But one barbell movement for the triceps that is the absolute best for strength progression is the Close Grip Bench Press. This exercise allows you to load up the bar and progess on absolute strength. It’s also a great exercise to do high rep volume.

Keep your hands at just inside shoulder width apart. Do NOT go too narrow as you will kill your wrists.

Here is a quick video of me doing Close Grip Bench Presses today. I am going for a heavier load here with sets at 225lbs.