Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Standing Close-Grip Press.
A standing cable press performed with a close, narrow grip that shifts the primary workload from the chest to the triceps. The cable provides constant tension throughout the pressing movement, making it an effective isolation exercise for triceps development.
The Cable Standing Close-Grip Press is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
