Ez-bar close-grip bench press

Ez-bar close-grip bench press

The EZ-bar close-grip bench press is a compound upper body exercise that primarily targets the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed lying on a bench, using a close grip on an EZ barbell to emphasize triceps activation.

The EZ-bar close-grip bench press is a compound upper body exercise that primarily targets the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed lying on a bench, using a close grip on an EZ barbell to emphasize triceps activation.

The EZ-bar close-grip bench press is a compound upper body exercise that primarily targets the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed lying on a bench, using a close grip on an EZ barbell to emphasize triceps activation.

How to Do the Ez-bar close-grip bench press

How to Do the Ez-bar close-grip bench press

How to Do the Ez-bar close-grip bench press

Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench. Grasp the ez barbell with a close grip, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing forward. Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended. Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body. Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest. Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Triceps

Triceps

Secondary Muscles

chest, shoulders

Equipment

Ez barbell

Body Part

Upper arms

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