Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Close Grip Press.
The dumbbell close grip press targets the triceps by pressing two dumbbells held tightly together with a neutral grip. Squeezing the dumbbells together throughout the press shifts the emphasis from the chest onto the triceps and inner chest.
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The Dumbbell 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.