Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press
- Main muscles
- Triceps
- Also works
- Chest, Shoulders
- Equipment
- EZ curl bar
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound · Push
How to do it
- Lie on a flat bench with an EZ bar loaded to an appropriate weight.
- Using a narrow grip lift the bar and hold it straight over your torso with your elbows in. The arms should be perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.
- Now lower the bar down to your lower chest as you breathe in. Keep the elbows in as you perform this movement.
- Using the triceps to push the bar back up, press it back to the starting position by extending the elbows as you exhale.
- Repeat.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press work?
- Mainly the triceps, with help from the chest, shoulders.
- What equipment do I need?
- EZ curl bar.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
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