Close Grip Smith Bench Press

Set the bench at a slight incline under the Smith machine. Adjust the bar height so you can comfortably un-rack it with your arms fully extended.

Lie back on the bench and position yourself so that your eyes are directly under the bar. Grip the bar with a shoulder-width overhand grip.

Focus on keeping your elbows close to your body to maximize tricep engagement.

Use a controlled tempo to avoid bouncing the bar off your chest, which can reduce effectiveness and increase injury risk.