Close Grip Dumbbell Press
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exercise_detail.body_part: enums.body_part.CHEST
exercise_detail.description
The Close Grip Dumbbell Bench Press is a compound exercise targeting the triceps, chest, and shoulders. It involves pressing dumbbells from a supine position on a bench with hands positioned closer together than in a standard bench press. This exercise emphasizes the triceps while also engaging the pectoral muscles and anterior deltoids.
Close Grip Dumbbell Press
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exercise_detail.how_to_perform
- Lie back on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with your feet flat on the floor.
- Position the dumbbells directly above your chest with palms facing each other and elbows close to your body.
- Inhale and lower the dumbbells slowly towards your chest by bending your elbows, keeping them tucked in.
- Pause briefly when the dumbbells are near your chest.
- Exhale and press the dumbbells back up to the starting position by extending your arms fully.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining control throughout the movement.
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exercise_detail.tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body to maximize triceps engagement.
- Maintain a neutral wrist position to avoid unnecessary strain.
- Focus on controlled movements rather than speed to ensure proper form.
- Engage your core throughout the exercise to stabilize your body.
- Avoid locking out your elbows completely at the top of the movement to maintain tension on the muscles.
- Ensure that your shoulder blades are retracted and remain in contact with the bench for stability.
exercise_detail.common_mistakes
- Elbows flaring out excessively, reducing triceps engagement.
- Dumbbells drifting too far apart, losing control and stability.
- Arching the lower back excessively, risking lower back strain.
- Pressing the dumbbells too high above the chest, reducing triceps activation.
- Failing to keep wrists straight, leading to potential wrist strain.
- Lowering the dumbbells too quickly, compromising muscle tension.
- Not maintaining a consistent grip, risking dumbbell slippage.
- Allowing shoulders to shrug, reducing focus on the triceps.
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