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Close-Grip Bench Press as an Assistance Exercise

Ray Gillenwater, SSC | September 21, 2023

SSCs Ray Gillenwater and John Dowdy demonstrate the bench press with a close grip. The close-grip bench press is used as an assistance exercise, particularly if you have shoulder problems or are following an intermediate or advanced training program.

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