TRX Close-Grip Chest Press
Build a stronger chest with the TRX Close-Grip Chest Press! A killer bodyweight exercise you can modify to any fitness level.
The TRX Close-Grip Chest Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the back, shoulders and core. You'll need: suspension trainer.
Required Equipment
TRX Close-Grip Chest Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Lower Chest (pectoralis minor); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
TRX Close-Grip Chest Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the TRX Close-Grip Chest Press
Attach the suspension trainer to a secure point above head height.
Grab the handles with a close grip (hands closer than shoulder-width apart) and face away from the anchor point.
Lean forward into an inclined position with your body in a straight line from head to heels, maintaining only the balls of your feet on the ground.
Start with your arms fully extended in front of you, elbows slightly bent to prevent locking out.
Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body, until your chest is just above the handles.
Push back up through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
Perform the desired number of repetitions, maintaining good form and control throughout the exercise.
To adjust the difficulty of the exercise, you can step forward (to make it easier) or back (to make it harder), thus changing the angle of your body to the floor.
Make sure to keep your core engaged throughout the movement to ensure stabilization and to prevent your hips from sagging. Adjust the strap length if necessary to suit your height and the chosen difficulty level. Remember to breathe out as you press up and breathe in as you lower your body.
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TRX Close-Grip Chest Press FAQs
What muscles does the TRX Close-Grip Chest Press work?
The TRX Close-Grip Chest Press mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the back, shoulders and core. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the TRX Close-Grip Chest Press?
Suspension trainer.
Is the TRX Close-Grip Chest Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the TRX Close-Grip Chest Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some TRX Close-Grip Chest Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Suspended Push-Up, TRX Chest Press to Roll-Out, TRX Chest Press and TRX Incline Push-Up.
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