Close Grip Dumbbell Press (AKA Crush Press) Video Exercise Guide

The dumbbell crush press is a variation of the dumbbell bench press and an exercise used to build the muscles of the chest and triceps.

The crush press is particularly effective in activating the chest as you’ll squeeze the pecs while pressing the dumbbells together.

Additionally, the crush press incorporates the triceps more so than other bench press variations.

This exercise is useful for bodybuilders trying to establish mind-muscle connection with their chest, as well as other lifters looking to build stronger triceps to assist them in other press variations.