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Close Grip Bench Press

Purpose of this exercise: TO STRENGTHEN THE PECTORALS, DELTOIDS AND TRICEPS.

This exercise will increase your ability to throw and pull. The close grip involves the triceps in more in the exercise.

Video Clip

	A Denver Broncos player steps you through the correct way to do Close Grip Bench Press
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Technique

1.	Lie on your back on a flat bench with feet flat on the floor with an eight inch overhand grip on a barbell.
2.	Press the weight up and out of the rack until it is over your chest.
3.	Slowly lower the bar until it touches your chest.
4.	Press the bar upwards until the arms are fully extended.

CAUTIONS!!

•During the motion, do not arch your neck or back because you could injure your spinal disks.
•Never bounce the weight off your chest because this could injure the ribs, sternum or internal organs.
•Never exercise without a competent spotter

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