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Close Grip Dumbbell Press (AKA Crush Press): Video Tutorial & Exercise Guide

Workout Close Grip Dumbbell Press (AKA Crush Press)
Primary Muscle Group Chest
Secondary Muscle Group Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment Required Dumbbell
Force Type Push
Mechanics Compound
Exercise Type Strength
Difficulty Intermediate

Close Grip Dumbbell Press (AKA Crush Press): Video Tutorial & Exercise Guide

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscle

Chest

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders
Triceps

How to do the Close Grip Dumbbell Press (AKA Crush Press) – Step-by-Step Guide

  • Step 1: Place the dumbbells on a flat bench. Make sure the dumbbell is tightly fixed on the bench and lie perpendicular to the bench so that only your shoulders are above the ground.
  • Step 2: Place your hips under the bench and bend your feet firmly on the floor.
  • Step 3: Grab a dumbbell with both hands and hold it straight in front of your chest at arm’s length.
  • Step 4: Both palms should be pushed against the bottom of the side of the dumbbell. This will be the starting position.
  • Step 5: Begin the movement by lowering the dumbbells to your chest.
  • Step 6: Straighten your elbows and return to the starting position.

Close Grip Dumbbell Press (AKA Crush Press) Overview

The close-grip dumbbell bench press is a famous adaptation of the dumbbell bench press that holds the dumbbells closer than shoulder-width apart. This will enlarge your triceps and inner chest. The close-grip dumbbell bench press can be done with fewer reps for strength and more reps for muscle growth.

Benefits of The Close Grip Dumbbell Press (AKA Crush Press)

This exercise can increase the size of your chest and the back of your upper arms. Increased muscle size increases strength and power in other parts of the body. Close-grip dumbbell presses don’t require heavy loads to effectively activate the targeted muscles. The close-grip dumbbell press is less likely to cause shoulder pain.

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