Smith Machine Close-Grip Press demonstration

Smith Machine Close-Grip Press.

Close-grip bench press on the Smith machine.

Triceps Smith Machine intermediate upper arms

How to do it

  1. Bench under the Smith bar, hands shoulder-width.
  2. Lower to the lower chest, elbows tucked.
  3. Press to lockout.

Form cues

  • Keep elbows tucked toward the body
  • Touch the lower chest
  • Drive to a hard lockout

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