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Close-Grip Bench Press

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01Facts

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Close-Grip Bench Press is an intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Chest. Performed using a barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps and Front Delts.

02Muscle recruitment

Scored primarily as Chest. Stimulus share across muscles:

ChestSHARE100
ArmsSHARE40
ShouldersSHARE30

03How it is logged

Barbell

Close-Grip Bench Press

Also called cgbp, close grip bench

External load · Gym

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